# Xenophon — Meditations character guide

> Xenophon in Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i

## Who they are

Greek historian and philosopher, student of Socrates.

## Relationships

### [Marcus Aurelius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/characters/marcus_aurelius)

_psychological_

Marcus referenced Xenophon's writings, particularly his accounts of Socrates, as models of discipline and leadership.

### [Antoninus Pius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/characters/antoninus_pius)

_psychological_

Antoninus Pius was known to admire Xenophon's works, using them as educational material for Marcus.

## In the story

### [Book VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/chapters/book-vi)

Mentioned indirectly through the reference to Xenocrates, a figure associated with the Cynic tradition.

### [Book X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/meditations_se/chapters/book-x)

Mentioned in a list of figures to compare with others, reflecting on transience.

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