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Oxford University Press - The Symposion: Essays on Greek Pleasure

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Explore the social institution of the Greek symposion through this collection of essays spanning 1983 to 2017. Published by Oxford University Press, this work examines the ritual of communal drinking, where reclining on couches and enjoying wine, song, and sex became a distinct way of life. Learn how the Greeks transformed Near Eastern drinking rituals into a unique cultural practice centered on euphrosyne, or bliss. This book details how the symposion served as a focal point for aristocratic art and culture during the archaic age, influencing Greek poetry, visual arts, and general attitudes toward life.

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This collection from Oxford University Press contains essays on Greek pleasure spanning the years 1983 to 2017.

The text examines the symposion as a social institution involving communal drinking, song, and wine.

Readers can learn about the concept of euphrosyne, which represents the highest form of pleasure for Greek revellers.

The book explores how the symposion influenced Greek aristocratic art, poetry, and visual arts during the archaic age.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
26 July 2018
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24 November 2017

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