Nossis of Locri (fl. 300 Bce )

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Nossis of Locri (fl. 300 Bce )

Greek writer. Born in Greek colony in southern Italy.

Wrote epigrams, 12 extant, about worship of deities, Hera and Aphrodite; refers to her mother Theophilis and grandmother Cleocha in epigram, and compares herself to Sappho.

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