A character in this work compares a certain concept to Atë in that it trods "in the softest of all the things that are." In t
A character in this work compares a certain concept to Atë in that it trods "in the softest of all the things that are." In this work, a character claims that humans originally took the shape of eight-limbed circles, but were cut in two for revolting against the gods. This work opens with an unnamed character encountering Apollodorus on the road to Phaleron and inquiring about the content of several (*) speeches. In this work, Socrates recalls learning of the existence of the form of Beauty during a conversation with Diotima of Mantinea. Alcibiades enters late in this work and praises Socrates for saving his life in battle, before insisting that Agathon lie between them when they retire to bed. For 10 points, name this Platonic dialogue set at a drinking party that discusses the nature of love.
A character in this work compares a certain concept to Atë in that it trods "in the softest of all the things that are."
Symposium