Diotima of Mantinea

Diotima of Mantinea is a figure in Plato's "Symposium," a philosophical text that explores the nature of love. According to the dialogue, Diotima was a wise woman who taught Socrates about the nature of love and beauty.

Although there is little historical evidence for the existence of Diotima outside of the "Symposium," she is regarded as one of the most important philosophical figures in ancient Greece. Her teachings on love and beauty have had a profound influence on Western philosophy and have inspired many subsequent thinkers.