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5th-century BC Greek philosopher

For the genus of bats, see Chaerephon (genus).

Chaerephon (; Ancient Greek: Χαιρεφῶν, Chairephōn; c. 470/460 – 403/399 BCE), of the AtheniandemeSphettus, was an ancient Greek best remembered as a loyal friend and follower of Socrates. He is known only through brief descriptions by classical writers and was "an unusual man by all accounts",^[1] though a man of loyal democratic values.

Life

Chaerephon is mentioned by three writers of his time, all of whom were probably well acquainted with him: Aristophanes, Xenophon, and Plato. Considered together, these sources suggest that Chaerephon was a well-known, alert, energetic, engaging individual, possibly with a distinctive physical appearance and probably a bit of a "character", who moved easily in the social and intellectual circles of the day.

In Aristophanes

Chaerephon appears in three of Aristophanes' comic plays: The Clouds, The Wasps, and The B Biography template free!