Ερυξίας, Αξίοχος, Αλκυών

A stroll through the marble‑lined portico of the temple of Zeus sets the scene, where Socrates meets his old companion Eurixias and the newly arrived Erasistratus, a sharp‑tongued visitor from Sicily. Their casual greeting quickly turns into a lively exchange, as the philosopher invites the guest to sit and share what has brought him from distant lands. The conversation drifts from the politics of neighboring cities to the more intimate concerns of wealth, health, and the values that truly enrich a life.

Erasistratus, proud of his homeland’s fertile fields and abundant resources, sparks a debate about what makes a person “rich.” Socrates, ever the inquisitor, presses his interlocutors to compare the worth of land, silver, and even good health, exposing the layers of pride, practicality, and moral reasoning hidden beneath simple statements. Their back‑and‑forth feels like a timeless classroom, where every question opens a new avenue of thought.

Listeners will be drawn into the rhythm of ancient Greek dialogue—sharp wit, probing questions, and the kind of philosophical banter that still resonates today. The first act lays a foundation for deeper explorations of virtue, desire, and the true measure of a life well‑lived.