Lycon

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Lycon was one of the lesser-known Athenian accusers of Socrates, traditionally identified as representing the interests of the orators in the trial that led to Socrates’ execution.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Athenian accuser of Socrates
ancient Athenian politician
historical figure
activeInPeriod 5th century BCE
activeInPlace Athens
associatedWithEventOutcome execution of Socrates
citizenship Athens
hasOccupation orator
historicalStatus poorly documented
isDescribedAs lesser-known accuser of Socrates
isTraditionallyIdentifiedAs representative of the interests of the orators at Socrates’ trial
knownFrom ancient Greek sources on the trial of Socrates
languageOfCommunity Ancient Greek
notableFor being one of the three formal accusers in the prosecution of Socrates
opposed Socrates
participatedIn trial of Socrates
representsInterestOf Athenian orators
roleInEvent accuser of Socrates
sharesRoleWith Anytus
Meletus

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Meletus collaboratedWith Lycon
Apology containsCharacter Lycon
subject surface form: Trial of Socrates