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The Charmides (/ ˈ k ɑːr m ɪ d iː z /; Ancient Greek: Χαρμίδης) is a dialogue of Plato, in which Socrates engages a handsome and popular boy named Charmides in a conversation about the meaning of sophrosyne, a Greek word usually translated into English as "temperance," "self-control," or "restraint." When the boy is unable to ...
Charmides (/ ˈ k ɑːr m ɪ d iː z /; Ancient Greek: Χαρμίδης), son of Glaucon, born circa 446 BC, was an Athenian statesman. [1] An uncle of Plato , Charmides appears in the Platonic dialogue bearing his name ( Charmides ), the Protagoras , and the Symposium , as well as in Xenophon 's Symposium , Memorabilia , and Hellenica . [ 2 ]
Charmides was Oscar Wilde's longest [1] and one of his most controversial poems. It was first published in his 1881 collection Poems . The story is original to Wilde, though it takes some hints from Lucian of Samosata and other ancient writers; it tells a tale of transgressive sexual passion in a mythological setting in ancient Greece.
The following is a list of the speakers found in the dialogues traditionally ascribed to Plato, including extensively quoted, indirect and conjured speakers.Dialogues, as well as Platonic Epistles and Epigrams, in which these individuals appear dramatically but do not speak are listed separately.
Charmadas (Greek: Χαρμάδας; also Charmides (Χαρμίδης); 168/7 – 103/91 BC) [1] was a Greek academic skeptic philosopher and a disciple of Carneades at the Academy in Athens. He was famous for his elegant style. [ 2 ]
Charmides reproaches Callicles, but Callicles defends himself to Charmides' satisfaction. Charmides sends Stasimus to the port to bring his luggage, and goes inside with Callicles. Act 5.1 (1115–1119): anapaestic quaternarii (5 lines) Lysiteles arrives, singing of his happiness. Act 5.1 (cont.)–5.2 (1120–1189): trochaic septenarii (70 lines)
Lysimachus, son of Aristides, and Melesias, son of Thucydides (not the historian Thucydides), request advice from Laches and Nicias on whether or not they should have their sons (who are named after their famous grandfathers) trained to fight in armour.
Charmides cerberus is a species of phasmid or stick insect of the monotypic genus Charmides. [1] It is endemic to Sri Lanka. [2] [3] References