Greek HomosexualityTo what extent and in what ways was homosexuality approved by the ancient Greeks? Here is the first serious examination of this question, written by an eminent classical scholars. The author explores all the sources of information we have: vase paintings, archaic and classical poetry, the dialogues of Plato, speeches in the lawcourts, the comedies of Aristophanes. He shows what restraints were imposed by law, and looks at the Athenians' idea of beauty in the human body, their notion of manliness. A discussion of female homosexuality is included. His judicious analysis offers an understanding of Greek distinctions and practices that will well serve anyone interested in classical art and society. -- From publisher's description. |
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... Spartans to associate with virgin girls as with paidika ' , it seems that Aristotle mentioned the idea that Theseus and Helen ( abducted by Theseus as a child ) ' invented ' anal intercourse , and since Helen was a Spartan heroine the ...
... Spartans to associate with virgin girls as with paidika ' , it seems that Aristotle mentioned the idea that Theseus and Helen ( abducted by Theseus as a child ) ' invented ' anal intercourse , and since Helen was a Spartan heroine the ...
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... Sparta both from Elis and Boiotia and , at the other extreme , from places where ' they absolutely prevent erastai from talking to boys ' . The Spartan practice is indeed ' complicated ' as Xenophon describes it ( 2.13 ) : If a man who ...
... Sparta both from Elis and Boiotia and , at the other extreme , from places where ' they absolutely prevent erastai from talking to boys ' . The Spartan practice is indeed ' complicated ' as Xenophon describes it ( 2.13 ) : If a man who ...
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... Spartans valued any individual of either sex to the extent to which he or she contributed to the maintenance of Spartan power over a subject population and in confrontation with other states , and this meant that in their eyes the best ...
... Spartans valued any individual of either sex to the extent to which he or she contributed to the maintenance of Spartan power over a subject population and in confrontation with other states , and this meant that in their eyes the best ...
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THE PROSECUTION OF TIMARKHOS | 19 |
Status | 31 |
B Manifestations of Eros | 39 |
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