Myth of Er

The Myth of Er, from Plato’s "Republic," describes a soldier named Er who dies in battle but comes back to life to recount his experience of the afterlife. He describes souls traveling to a designated place, choosing their next lives based on their deeds, and witnessing souls being rewarded or punished. The myth illustrates that life’s moral choices have consequences beyond death and emphasizes the importance of virtue. It serves as an allegory for justice, moral responsibility, and the soul’s journey toward enlightenment, encouraging individuals to lead virtuous lives for a better fate after death.