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Athe'nion

1. A painter, born at Maroneia in Thrace. He was a pupil of Glaucion of Corinth, and a contemporary probably of Nicias, whom he resembled and excelled, though his style was harsher. He gave promise of the highest excellence in his art, but died young. (Plin. Nat. 35.11. s. 40.29.)

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    • Pliny the Elder, Naturalis Historia, 35.11
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