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

(Ἑρμοκράτης).

1. A disciple of Socrates, mentioned by Xenophon (Xen. Mem. 1.2.48) as one of those whose character and conduct refuted the charge brought against Socrates of corrupting those who associated with him.