# Meletus — Dialogues character guide

> Meletus in Dialogues by Plato.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Friend Meletus

**First appearance:** 0041-apology

## Who they are

Prosecutor of Socrates in the Apology.

## In the story

### [Euthyphro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/euthyphro)

The accuser who has indicted Socrates for impiety; mentioned as the catalyst for Socrates' quest for understanding piety.

### [Apology](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/apology)

Principal accuser who brings charges of impiety and corrupting the youth.

### [Apology](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/apology)

One of Socrates' accusers, mentioned as the primary prosecutor in the trial.

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