Ερυξίας, Αξίοχος, Αλκυών

In this lively reconstruction of a classical Athenian dialogue, Socrates walks through the courtyard of a temple with the witty Eruxias and the sharp‑tongued Erasistratus, a newly arrived visitor from Sicily. Their exchange quickly turns to the true measure of a good life—wealth, health, and the value of speech—while the translator renders the ancient Greek in clear monotonic spelling, preserving the original rhythm for modern ears.

Listeners are drawn into a back‑and‑forth that feels both scholarly and playful, as Socrates challenges Erasistratus’s claim that fertile fields outweigh silver, then presses the question of whether health surpasses money in worth. By the close of the first act the conversation has set the stage for deeper reflection on what truly enriches a person, leaving the audience eager to follow the unfolding arguments.