* Chaereas and Callirhoe, a novel written by the ancient Greek author Chariton

Chariton of Aphrodisias () was the author of an ancient Greek novel probably titled Callirhoe ( based on the subscription in the sole surviving manuscript ), though it is regularly referred to as Chaereas and Callirhoe ( which more closely aligns with the title given at the head of the manuscript ).

The historical daughter of Hermocrates died after a violent attack by soldiers ; that Callirhoe merely appears to be dead after being kicked by Chaereas has been seen as a deliberate change allowing Chariton " to resurrect her for adventures abroad ".

In Chariton ’ s ancient Greek novel Callirhoe, Chaereas finds his wife ’ s tomb empty and " All kinds of explanations were offered by the crowd, Chaereas, looking up to heaven and stretching up his hands said ' Which of the gods has become my rival and carried off Callirhoe and now has her instead of me, against her will but constrained by a better fate?

* Chaereas and Callirhoe, by Chariton of Aphrodisias ( 1st century )