# Erasistratus — Dialogues character guide

> Erasistratus in Dialogues by Plato.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0127-eryxias

## Who they are

Character in the spurious dialogue Eryxias.

## In the story

### [Appendix II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/appendix-ii)

Comments that Critias seems to be saying something of weight, and encourages Socrates to continue the argument.

### [Eryxias](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/eryxias)

Recently returned from Sicily, introduces the topic of wealth by describing a rich Sicilian, and engages in the initial exchange.

### [Eryxias](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/eryxias)

Participates briefly, agreeing with Socrates that the wisest are the most prosperous and richest.

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