Branchus
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"The son of Alexander" has further been identified with a certain Branchus mentioned in the fables, and it is suggested that Babrius may have been his tutor; probably, however, Branchus is a purely fictitious name.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various
Also Branchus, the ancient prophet of Miletus, is mentioned as βραχυλόγος, Diog.
From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried
Then why are Branchus and Hyacinth so fond of Apollo?
From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)
At Miletus also there were ancient hexameter hymns to Apollo and Zeus, which were attributed to Branchus, Terent. de Metris 5, 165. comp.
From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried
It was sometimes called Branchidae from the name of its priestly caste which claimed descent from Branchus, a youth beloved by Apollo.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various
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