Teacher and student in ancient pedagogy: the dialectic of love and death

Introduction. This article aims to compare two seemingly different patterns of attitude towards such a significant figure as teacher. Considering it was the Greeks who have established entire prototype for relationship in our culture seems interesting look at development and meaning within their context. Materials Methods. Based on texts from The Library Greek Mythology by Apollodorus other sources that draw attention some aspects upbringing described already ancient myths, well basis Plato's dialogues dedicated character Socrates, this study compares lines relationship, one derived story mythological hero Heracles his with teachers, teacher all Athens – Socrates students. is based methods comparison, juxtaposition, interpretation, generalization, psychoanalytic approach developed Z. Freud J. Lacan. Results. Acknowledging certain parallels how relationships mentioned earlier end, draws fact person must take path self-transformation considerable degree necessity learn something new. A noteworthy aspect process role what commonly referred “love”. Discussion Conclusions. central ways. He us not only philosopher love wisdom discussion but also educates, dynamics follow. As author about Plato reveals views deriving grief loss His reflections represent work sorrow, immortalize him history seem be its natural fruits.