Epicrates · Atlas

spoken of as

1 expression

Epicrates of Pallene1 mention

I refer to the case of Lysander, who reported that the mine of Epicrates of Pallene had been bored beyond the boundaries.

in defence of euxenippus ¶

in the texts

On the EmbassyClassical · Greek

Son of Philodemus and brother of Philon, defended by Aeschines as well-bred and decent.

You try to bring into contempt the good breeding of Epicrates, Philon’s brother;

on the embassy ¶

And I myself, gentlemen, have three children, one daughter and two sons, by the daughter of Philodemus, the sister of Philon and Epicrates;

on the embassy ¶

But you dared to speak about my wife’s family also—so shameless you are and so inherently thankless, you that have neither affection nor respect for Philodemus, the father of Philon and Epicrates, the man by whose good offices you were enrolled among the men of your deme, as the elder Paeanians know.

on the embassy ¶

Against TimocratesClassical · Greek

Athenian proposer of the decree setting up a Legislative Committee for festival finance.

During the first presidency, namely, that of the Pandionid Tribe, and on the eleventh day of that presidency, it was moved by Epicrates that, in order that the sacrifices may be offered, that provision may be adequate, and that any lack of funds for the Panathenian Festival may be made good, the Presidents of the Pandionid Tribe do tomorrow set up a Legislative Committee, and that such Legislative …

against timocrates ¶

On the False EmbassyClassical · Greek

Athenian democrat and former ambassador condemned to death despite earlier public service.

(The Decree is read)

on the crown ¶

By the terms of this decree, men of Athens, you condemned to death the ambassadors named.

on the false embassy ¶

Passing by other instances, let me recall to your memory one or two men who have been punished by death after an embassy far less mischievous to the city.

on the false embassy ¶

The Erotic EssayClassical · Greek

The young man to whom the essay is addressed and whom the essay sets out to praise for his beauty, self-discipline, courage in equestrian competition, and eloquence, and whom the speaker counsels to pursue philosophy in preparation for future public service.

So admirable is your choice of sport and so approved among all men.

the erotic essay ¶

Well, since you wish to hear the essay, I shall bring it out and read it aloud;

the erotic essay ¶

Only this much, therefore, I have to say in praise of your beauty, omitting a great deal.

the erotic essay ¶

Against AthenogenesClassical · Greek

The plaintiff and speaker of the oration, a farmer who bought the perfume-shop slave Midas and his sons from Athenogenes and was left liable for large hidden debts.

I am not a seller of perfume and I do not practise any other trade.

against athenogenes ¶

For my part, gentlemen of the jury, I beg you most earnestly to show me mercy.

against athenogenes ¶

Why does Epicrates want to give himself extra trouble when he could take the boy and use?

against athenogenes ¶

In Defence of EuxenippusClassical · Greek

An Athenian mine-owner whose mine, already worked for three years and shared by some of the wealthiest men in Athens, was accused by Lysander of exceeding its boundaries.

I refer to the case of Lysander, who reported that the mine of Epicrates of Pallene had been bored beyond the boundaries.

in defence of euxenippus ¶

PhaedrusClassical · Greek

The current owner of the house near the Olympieum where Phaedrus met with Lysias.

Yes, at Epicrates’ house, the one that belonged to Morychus, near the Olympieum.

phaedrus ¶