The Fragmentary Corpus of Theagenes

In this article the various problems related to the fragmentarycorpusof Theagenes (FGrHist774) are tackled. The author first proposes an analysis of theAntiquities of Macedonia(Μακεδονικὰ πάτρια), delving into its connections with local Greek historiography. Then he produces evidence to confirm Theagenes’ authorship of theHistory of Caria(Καρικά) quoted by Stephanus of Byzantium (cf.FGrHist774 F 16). In addition he reaffirms the identification of the historian with the obscure Theogenes, author of a workOn Aegina(Περὶ Αἰγίνης: cf.FGrHist300). He finally suggests a new chronology for Theagenes, and dates his works to the late third centurybc, linking the topics addressed in thecorpusto the reign of Philip V of Macedonia.