A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

Smith, William

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890

(Ἀλεξαμενός), of Teos, was, according to Aristotle, in his work upon poets (περὶ τοιητῶν), the first person who wrote dialogues in the Socratic style before the time of Plato. (Athen. 11.505b. c.; D. L. 3.48.)