Love and the Ancient Greeks

Storge

A Greek word that describes love among family members, it is innocent and natural affection.

Eros (the god)

God of love, Roman counterpart is Cupid

philia

Greek for affection, friendship love. there is a fondness involved, wanting the best for someone. It should go both ways/mutual. philia also means tendency to, hence hemophilia, the non stopping flow of blood

Plato's take on eros

Plato said Eros didn't have to be physical attraction, aka platonic love.

Eros (the type of love)

sexual love and attraction, passionate. Involves pure emotion, desire, lack of logic, "butterflies in the stomach" "love at first sight" and is irrational.

Agape

spiritual love, viewed as true unconditional love. could be seen as a protector, mutual feeling is not expected. "gods love"

platonic love

to appreciate the beauty of someone, without sexual attraction

if Eros is physical love, philia is _____ ___

mental love