the flutes, and expresses his desire to replace the prevailing Phrygian scales then commonly used with the Dorian. It is impossible to say how much of his lyric poetry was separate from his dramas; in which, both from the age at which he lived, and from express testimony, we know that great importance was assigned not only to the songs, but also to the dances of the chorus. Athenaeus mentions him as one of the poets who were called "orchestikoi" (ὀρχηστικοί), from the large part which the choral dances bore in their dramas. Family His son Aristias was also highly distinguished for his satyric plays, and a monument was erected by the inhabitants of Phlius in honor of him. References Metics in Classical Athens Ancient Greek dramatists and playwrights Ancient Phliasians Tragic poets 5th-century BC Athenians Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown