Philyllius

He seems to have attained to some distinction before 392 BC, when the Ecclesiazusae of Aristophanes was performed.

[1] All titles of his plays evidently belong to Middle Comedy.

He is said to have introduced some scenic innovations, such as bringing lighted torches on the stage.

[2][3] With regard to his language, Augustus Meineke mentions a few words and phrases in his plays, which are not pure Attic.

The Suda and Eudocia gave titles of his plays:[4] This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed.