Who is Philocleon from The Frogs, and Other Plays. Translated with an Introd. by David Barrett and what is their importance? The_Frogs English & Literature "Philocleon | The Frogs

Philocleon is the father of Bdelycleon and his name literally translate into "Cleon lover" as his attitude towards the courts suggest. The old man is addicted to sitting on juries and passing judgment on his countrymen. Until the end of the play, the man is so vicious in his judgments that he has never cast a not guilty verdict.