# Alcibiades — Dialogues character guide

> Alcibiades in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Athenian general and statesman, noted for his charisma and treachery.

## In the story

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xxvii)

Mentioned alongside Phaedrus as an example of vices cast at Socrates.

### [The Gift of Self](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/viii)

Mentioned as a wealthy Athenian whose gifts are outdone by Aeschines' humble offering.

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