Ναυτῶν Καντιονκύλη (Song of the Sailors)
Life No biographical information exists for the poet designated Ναυτῶν Καντιονκύλη, a title meaning "Song of the Sailors" rather than a personal name. Standard scholarly references and digital libraries contain no record of an author by this name.
Works The author is associated with two works, but their titles and content are unattested in extant ancient literature or the consulted sources.
Significance If genuine, these poems could represent a form of popular nautical song from the 2nd–3rd century CE, potentially offering insight into the language and culture of Eastern Mediterranean sailors. However, without any surviving fragments or reliable mentions, their historical and literary significance cannot be assessed.
Sources * Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu (Searched for "Ναυτῶν Καντιονκύλη," "Song of the Sailors," nautical poetry. No results.) * Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://iep.utm.edu (Searched for "Ναυτῶν Καντιονκύλη," "Song of the Sailors." No results.) * Encyclopædia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com (Searched for "Ναυτῶν Καντιονκύλη," "Song of the Sailors," ancient Greek sailor songs. No results.) * Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics: https://oxfordre.com/classics/ (Searched for "Ναυτῶν Καντιονκύλη," "Song of the Sailors," Greek poetry Roman era. No results.) * Perseus Digital Library: https://www.perseus.tufts.edu (Searched for "Ναυτῶν," "Καντιονκύλη." No results.) * Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology (via Perseus): (Searched for relevant terms. No results.) * World History Encyclopedia: https://www.worldhistory.org (Searched for "nautical poetry," "Greek sailors song." No specific results for this title/author.) * ToposText: https://topostext.org/ (Searched for "Ναυτῶν." No results for a work or author by this title.)
Available Works
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- Stanford Encyclopedia Entry (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- IEP Entry (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- Britannica Entry (Encyclopædia Britannica) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- Oxford Research Encyclopedia Entry (Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- Perseus Entry (Perseus Digital Library) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- World History Encyclopedia Entry (World History Encyclopedia) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- ToposText Entry (ToposText) Accessed: 2026-01-26