# Aethiopis

> lost Greek epic

**Wikidata**: [Q410483](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q410483)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aethiopis)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aethiopis

## Summary

The *Aethiopis* is an ancient Greek epic poem belonging to the genre of epic literature. It forms part of the Epic Cycle, a collection of early Greek epics that narrate the events surrounding the Trojan War. The work is attributed to Arctinus of Miletus, though its exact authorship remains uncertain.The *Aethiopis* continues the narrative of the *Iliad*, focusing on the later stages of the Trojan War and the deaths of prominent figures such as Achilles and Memnon. Its content survives only in fragments and summaries, primarily through later references in classical sources. The poem’s title derives from its depiction of Memnon, the king of the Ethiopians, who joins the conflict as an ally of the Trojans.


## References

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