Apollodotus (Apollodorus of Carystus)

Apollodotus, also known as Apollodorus of Carystus, was an ancient Greek historian and geographer from the 4th century BCE. He authored detailed writings on Greek history, geography, and Mediterranean cultures, aiming to provide comprehensive accounts of regions, peoples, and events. His work helped preserve knowledge about the ancient world, though much of it survives only in fragments or references by later authors. As a scholar, Apollodotus contributed to the understanding of Greece and its surroundings, serving as an important source for historians studying antiquity.