About “Milesian tale”
The Milesian tale is a genre of fictional story prominent in ancient Greek and Roman literature. According to most authorities, a Milesian tale is a short story, fable, or folktale featuring love and adventure, usually of an erotic or titillating nature. It is associated with Aristeides of Miletus. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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