Symposium (Plato)
![[[Papyrus Oxyrhynchus]] 843, a 2nd century papyrus roll containing the ''Symposium''](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Plato_Symposium_papyrus.jpg)
In the ''Symposium'', Eros is recognized both as erotic lover and as a phenomenon capable of inspiring courage, valor, great deeds and works, and vanquishing man's natural fear of death. It is seen as transcending its earthly origins and attaining spiritual heights. The extraordinary elevation of the concept of love raises a question of whether some of the most extreme extents of meaning might be intended as humor or farce. ''Eros'' is almost always translated as "love," and the English word has its own varieties and ambiguities that provide additional challenges to the effort to understand the ''Eros'' of ancient Athens.
The dialogue is one of Plato's major works, and is appreciated for both its philosophical content and its literary qualities. Provided by Wikipedia
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