Theodoridas of Syracuse (Θεοδωρίδας ὁ Συρακούσιος) was a Hellenistic epigrammatist of the 3rd century BCE. A native of Syracuse in Sicily, his floruit belongs to the period of significant literary activity following Alexander the Great [1]. No further biographical details are recorded.

Approximately eighteen to twenty of his epigrams survive in the Greek Anthology [1][2]. These are primarily dedicatory and sepulchral poems, with others classified as scoptic (satirical) or sympotic. His epigram for the tragedian Sophocles is among his most notable works [2].

Theodoridas is a representative figure of the early Hellenistic epigram, illustrating the genre's evolution from simple inscription to a sophisticated literary form [1]. His poems offer glimpses into contemporary social practices, and his Sicilian origin underscores the geographic spread of Greek literary culture in this period.

Sources 1. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics: Theodoridas (Oxford University Press): https://oxfordre.com/classics/classics/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199381135.001.0001/acrefore-9780199381135-e-6317 2. Perseus Digital Library: Theodoridas (Tufts University): http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0104%3Aentry%3Dtheodoridas-bio-1