Alexidemus
historical figure · 2 works · 2 mentions · 3 anchored passages
Alexidemus the Milesian
in the texts
Meno
Meno's father, referenced when Socrates addresses Meno as 'son of Alexidemus.'
But yet, son of Alexidemus, I am inclined to think the other was the better of the two;
Septem sapientium convivium
A bastard son of Thrasybulus the Tyrant of Miletus, offended at being seated beneath guests of lesser rank, who rebukes Thales and leaves the banquet in anger.
As we were come near the dining-room, Alexidemus the Milesian, a bastard son of Thrasybulus the Tyrant, met us.
These are fine words, and no more, quoth Alexidemus, for I observe you, the wisest of men, as ambitious as other men;