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Niceratus

Son of Nicias; he is among the group that joins Polemarchus and accompanies Socrates to Cephalus's house.

minor

First appearance: book i

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SOSocratesGLGlauconPOPolemarchusADAdeimantusNINiceratus

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  • Social
  • Other

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  • Silent or Minor Attendees
  • Primary Philosophical Interlocutors
  • Protagonist

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