One speaker in this work expounds on the difference between the heavenly and the vulgar type of the central concept, while another speaker, after criticizing the unharmoniousness of sneezing, describes why certain deities are lacking in temples. One speaker breaks from the e
One speaker in this work expounds on the difference between the heavenly and the vulgar type of the central concept, while another speaker, after criticizing the unharmoniousness of sneezing, describes why certain deities are lacking in temples. One speaker breaks from the earlier statements of Eryximachus by describing how a figure that rolled around with four arms and four legs was split in two by Zeus to form modern humans. It takes place after its host has won the prize for best tragedy, and it features Alcibiades and Aristophanes chumming it up with Socrates over some drinks at a dinner party. For 10 points, identify this Platonic dialogue that concerns a discussion of love.
One speaker in this work expounds on the difference between the heavenly and the vulgar type of the central concept, while another speaker, after criticizing the unharmoniousness of sneezing, describes why certain deities are lacking in temples.
Symposium