Athenaeus of Naukratis is the author of the only surviving work consisting of fifteen books, the “Deipnosophistae.” It is mainly a gastronomic work, but also contains a collection of anecdotes, and excerpts from poetic, historical, dramatic, philosophical, oratorical, and medical works.
“Deipnosophistae” mentions the work of Aegimus and also includes a cheesecake recipe.
