Classical Studies 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Krater, Kottabos, Komos

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: David Lamari

Document Summary

There was a strong ethical component (cid:523)doing what(cid:495)s good for the polis(cid:524) (cid:494)drinking party(cid:495) Emphasized the good conversation and ideas that would arise: someone talking about love made them feel enriched and elevated. Modern meaning is a gathering of people at a conference. Main social event for greek aristocratic men: it was considered beneath the dignity of the aristocrat to be seen eating in public. The speeches and songs that came out of these meetings were saved. Sympotic vessels: tell you a lot about the symposium, a hand to the head meant you were in awe, thunderstruck. Dinner: hosted by an individual, quite frequent, always lied on their left side while eating, person hosting would be at the far right, people were arranged by status. Preparation: cleared the area, put on oil or perfume, put on a garland, the first bit of wine is given to the gods.