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Chaerephon

A friend of Socrates, mentioned in the context of the Delphic oracle's pronouncement.

minor

Also known as Dear Chaerephon

First appearance: part ii ix new cyrenaicism

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See Chaerephon in part ii ix new cyrenaicism