# Demonax — Discourses character guide

> Demonax in Discourses by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Philosopher Demonax, Philosopher

**First appearance:** 0004-i-of-the-things-which-are-in-our-power-and-not-in-our-power

## Who they are

Cynic philosopher, known for his wit and wisdom.

## Relationships

### [Diogenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/diogenes)

_friendship_

Demonax and Diogenes share a bond of Cynic philosophy, with Demonax admiring Diogenes' radical simplicity and wit.

### [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/socrates)

_friendship_

Demonax reveres Socrates as a philosophical ancestor, embodying Socratic irony and ethical inquiry.

### [Euphrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/euphrates)

_friendship_

Demonax and Euphrates are fellow philosophers who share mutual respect and engage in intellectual camaraderie.

### [Epictetus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/epictetus)

_friendship_

Demonax and Epictetus share Stoic principles, with Demonax often acting as a wise interlocutor to Epictetus.

### [Euphrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/euphrates)

_friendship_

Demonax and Euphrates are fellow philosophers who share mutual respect and engage in intellectual camaraderie.

### [Diogenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/diogenes)

_friendship_

Demonax and Diogenes share a bond of Cynic philosophy, with Demonax admiring Diogenes' radical simplicity and wit.

### [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/socrates)

_friendship_

Demonax reveres Socrates as a philosophical ancestor, embodying Socratic irony and ethical inquiry.

### [Epictetus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/epictetus)

_friendship_

Demonax and Epictetus share Stoic principles, with Demonax often acting as a wise interlocutor to Epictetus.

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