Euphorion of Chalcis

After studying philosophy with Lacydes and Prytanis, he became the student and eromenos of the poet Archeboulus.

He assisted in the formation of the royal Library of Antioch, of which he held the post of librarian till his death.

He wrote mythological epics (the Thrax), amatory elegies, epigrams and a satirical poem (Arae, "curses") after the manner of the Ibis of Callimachus.

Like Lycophron, he was fond of using archaic and obsolete expressions, and the erudite character of his allusions rendered his language very obscure.

His elegies were highly esteemed by the Romans—they were imitated or translated by Cornelius Gallus and also by the emperor Tiberius.