 Milesian tale

The Milesian tale (Μιλησιακά, "Milisiaka" in Greek; in Latin "fabula milesiaca", or "Milesiae fabula") 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.