The dialogue between Socrates and Euthyphro sees Euthyphro come to prosecute his own father at King Archon's court for allegedly killing a slave. Socrates questions Euthyphro on his position, seeking to understand what piety truly is. Euthyphro defines piety as what is pleasing to the gods, though Socrates argues this could allow conflict among the gods. Their discussion aims to discern whether an act is holy because the gods love it, or the gods love it because it is holy in itself.