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Lysis
Plato · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordAnepsios means cousin.
- In LysisThe accusative ἀνεψιόν identifies Menexenus as Ctesippus’ cousin.
- Reading contextDo not translate it as “nephew” in this passage or confuse it with the broader vocabulary of companionship and affinity.
- A place to readThe Greek example means “this man’s cousin Menexenus.”
- English renderings
- Cousin
Meaning
Cousin.
Grammatical category: noun, masculine.
Use in the book
The accusative ἀνεψιόν identifies Menexenus as Ctesippus’ cousin. This relationship explains why Lysis, Menexenus’ companion, is also familiar with Ctesippus and can be approached through him. It supplies a specific genealogical link within the social group. Do not translate it as “nephew” in this passage or confuse it with the broader vocabulary of companionship and affinity.
Places to read
- 206dτὸν τούτου ἀνεψιὸν Μενέξενον — this man’s cousin Menexenus.