A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, Saba or Saba Hamartolus or St. Saba, Saufeius, Sau'rias

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Sau'rias

（*Sauri/as), a very ancient artist of Samos, to whom some ascribed the invention of that first step in the art of drawing, which was called σκιαγραφία, that is, tracing the outline of a shadow. The statement, however, deserves little credit, as it rests on the sole authority of Athenagoras (Athenag. Legat. pro Christ. 14, p. 59, ed. Dechair).

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William Smith. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. London. John Murray: printed by Spottiswoode and Co., New-Street Square and Parliament Street. In the article on Soranus, we find: "at this present time (1848)" and this date seems to reflect the dates of works cited. 1873 - probably the printing date.

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