Diotima of Mantinea
Ancient Greek woman or fictional figure in Plato's Symposium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Diotima of Mantinea (/ˌdaɪəˈtiːmə/; Greek: Διοτίμα; Latin: Diotīma) is the name or pseudonym of an ancient Greek character in Plato's dialogue Symposium, possibly an actual historical figure, indicated as having lived circa 440 B.C. Her ideas and doctrine of Eros as reported by the character of Socrates in the dialogue are the origin of the concept today known as Platonic love.
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Διοτίμα Μαντινίκη | |
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Died | c. 5th century BC |
Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
Region | Mantinea, Arcadia, Northern Peloponnese |
Notable idea(s) | Platonic love |
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