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Erasistratus

Character in the spurious dialogue Eryxias.

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First appearance: Eryxias

Erasistratus shows up with force in Appendix II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Comments that Critias seems to be saying something of weight, and encourages Socrates to continue the argument.
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In Appendix II: Comments that Critias seems to be saying something of weight, and encourages Socrates to continue the argument. Later, in Eryxias: Recently returned from Sicily, introduces the topic of wealth by…

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