According to Aristophanes, love has its origins in the desire for completion and the search for the other half of oneself.

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Aristophanes' speech in Plato's Symposium describes how humans were originally created with two heads, four arms, and four legs, and Zeus split them apart as punishment for their pride. Because of this separation, humans are forever seeking their other half in order to become whole again, leading to the origin of love.

According to Aristophanes, Love Has Its Origins in the Desire