Plato's dialogue at the Symposium (also known as the Banquet) is set at the house of a poet named Agathon, who was a contemporary of Plato.

Agathon was a Greek tragic playwright who was active in the 5th century BC. In the Symposium, a group of intellectuals, including Socrates, meet at Agathon's house to celebrate his victory in a dramatic competition. During the course of the evening, they engage in a series of philosophical discussions about love and its nature. The Symposium is one of Plato's most famous dialogues and is considered one of the classic works of Western literature. It is notable for its exploration of themes such as the nature of love, the role of philosophy in human life, and the value of friendship.