Platon i wino
Plato and wine

Summary/Abstract: Since time immemorial symposiums were held in the Hellenic Republic that, justlike drinking wine, fostered memories of past times and discussions on moral topics. Therefore, it is not a surprise that oinos was appreciated by many authors and themotive of wine itself played a significant role in the Greek literature. Naturally, Plato also could not refuse the gift given to the people by Dionysus and talked about winein several of his dialogues. Plato's considerations of oinos cover indications of etymological nature, typology of symposiums, as well as the effect the drink has on the attitudeand activeness of a human being. They also owe a lot to traditional images and Hellenic medical concepts that play an important role in the thinker's discussion on the subjectand commonly present oinos as φάρμακον. Does the Dionysus' heavenly gift deservethe Plato's encomium? This study will make an attempt to answer this question.

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