Parmenion (poet) facts for kids

Parmenion was an ancient Macedonian poet. He was known for writing short, clever poems called epigrams. His poems were so good that they were included in a famous collection called the Greek Anthology.

Parmenion lived around the time of Augustus, who was a very important Roman emperor. This means he lived a long, long time ago, probably in the years just before Jesus was born.

What Are Epigrams?

Epigrams are a special kind of poem. They are usually very short and often have a witty or surprising ending. Think of them like a quick, smart saying or a riddle in poem form. Parmenion was famous for making his epigrams very brief and to the point. He even said himself that he aimed for shortness in his writing!

The Greek Anthology

The Greek Anthology is a huge collection of Greek poems. It's like a giant book filled with the best short poems from many different poets over hundreds of years. Having his poems in this collection shows that Parmenion was considered a very skilled writer in his time.