Both analogies, taken together, support the possibility that the gods may indeed have the ability to transform humans into birds, which process is simply not understood by humans, as opposed to being impossible. Socrates concludes by resolving to pass the myth down to his children as it was communicated to him, and especially with the hope that it will inspire his wives Xanthippe and Myrto to remain devoted to him. As is stated at its conclusion, the conversation is conducted in the port of Phaleron, also the narrative setting of Plato's Symposium.
This combination of analogies implies that the gods may have the power to transform humans into birds, a process that is beyond human comprehension, as opposed to being impossible. Socrates decides to pass on the myth to his children as he received it, and especially with the goal of motivating his wives Xanthippe and Myrto to remain loyal to him. The conversation takes place in Phaleron's harbor, which is also the setting for Plato's Symposium.