Thrasymachos
Thrasymachos (c. 459 BCE – c. 400 BCE), alternatively Thrasymachus, was an ancient Greek sophist and a contemporary of Sokrates who lived during the 5th century BCE.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 431 BCE, Thrasymachos was one of the individuals invited by the statesman Perikles to attend a symposium held at his residence. There, he entered a debate with the philosopher Sokrates about the nature of rulers. The two were later joined by the misthios Kassandra, who provided her thoughts on the discussion. Afterwards, Thrasymachos was one of the first individuals who caught sight of Aspasia's arrival to the party.[1]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Thrasymachos is a historical character. His own work survives only in one fragment passed down by Dionysios of Halicarnassus; he is, however, also referenced in contemporary or near-contemporary work by Plato (from whose Republic he is now best known) and Aristophanes, as well as Aristotle.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Head model of Thrasymachos
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Thrasymachos with Sokrates and Kassandra.
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Close view of Thrasymachos
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel
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