all of a sudden
exaiphnes; reversal, whether of the mood, in the atmosphere, etc.
androgynous
the third sex in Aristophanes’ speech, where essentially a woman and a man were one person
beloved
the pursued in an affair; in ancient Greece, usually referred to a young boy
Common Love
love striking whenever it gets the chance, felt by the vulgar; attraction to the body; more common among heterosexual
Courage
andreia; the ability to win a contest
daimōn
a being who is neither mortal nor immortal, or a “spirit”
Eros
particularly intense attachment and desire in general; most commonly applied to passionate love and desire, usually sexual; also refers to the god who personifies this state
eudaimonia
whole of well-being and the good life; there is no English translation to completely capture it, so translated as happiness
Heavenly Love
finding pleasure in what is by nature stronger and more intelligent; purely homosexual love
kalos
no English translation, but its instances are translated as “fine,” “good,” “beautiful,” “noble,” and “honorable” depending on the usage
lover
the pursuer in a relationship or affair; in ancient Greece, usually an older, wise man
lover of wisdom
philosophon; one who pursues philosophy (i.e. a philosopher)
Moderation
sophrosune; this word can also be translated as “temperance” or more literally “sound-mindedness”; it is a virtue with self-control
Moral character
arete; excellence; the four cardinal virtues of Justice, Moderation, Bravery, and Wisdom
Pregnancy
way to achieve immortality for mortals; in body through childbirth or in soul through politics or poetry
pursuit of wholeness
search for other half, trying to achieve original nature before the splitting of humans by the gods
Sophia
wisdom or skill, depending on the usage of the speaker; Agathon’s usage equates to techne, which refers to the ability to produce things, translated as skill or art.
symposion
It literally means “drinking together,” but at these gatherings, food was always served and entertainment provided as well.
ugly
translated from aischros, which is also translated as “bad” and “shameful”
