"Symposium" comes from the Greek word symposion, which comes from sympinein which means "to drink together."  In ancient Greece the word conveyed the idea of a convivial party (as after a banquet) with music and conversation...the conversation being the focal point with a free interchange of ideas. The famous Greek Plato wrote a book called the Symposium which records several banquet eulogies and presents the conversations that the phenomenological world can be viewed, as objects of mystical contemplation and as stimuli of mystical emotion.

Such discourses and commentaries have led to the modern usage of the term Symposium to be a formal gathering of experts that elucidate on various specialized topics.  Once again Elysium Gates in this area is blending the old with the new, by gathering member sites that reflect spiritual, metaphysical and religious beliefs and contemplations.  Also here you will find sites that reflect philosophy, psychology and the mystical side of all cultures and activities.

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Must Visit Places in the Symposium: Symposium Area Site All the latest news and activities that are available in this area. Symposium Featured Site: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Contacts for the Symposium: Muse Calliope Coordinator of volunteers and activities in this area. Oracle for Plato and Oracle for Psyche Having a problem, need an answer quick?  These are the volunteers to ask! Torchbearer Feel lost?  Can't find something?  Let the Torchbearer help light your way!

When a new resident is accepted for membership, they will receive their space in one of several areas. These areas are divided by site content and may be specifically requested by the prospective member but are usually assigned by the Elysium Gates Staff based on subject matter. Note that we do support domain names also.
 

 

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