Claim: Cyrus of Panopolis was an author of eulogies, epigrams and epic poetry who also served a series of bureaucratic positions in the palace.
Evidence: As an author of eulogies, epigrams and epic poetry, Cyrus enjoyed the patronage of Empress Aelia Eudocia. After serving through a series of bureaucratic positions in the palace, in circa 426, Cyrus assumed the post of urban prefect of Constantinople for the first time.