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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... Given these facts , it is quite possible that the young Plataean Theodotos did not possess Athenian citizen status at all ; and even if he did , he could never have been regarded by Athenians in the same light as a youth of pure ...
... Given these facts , it is quite possible that the young Plataean Theodotos did not possess Athenian citizen status at all ; and even if he did , he could never have been regarded by Athenians in the same light as a youth of pure ...
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... Given the relation between the antithesis male / female and the antithesis dark / light , together with the fact that in the Olympia terracotta which represents Zeus carrying off Ganymede the god's hair and beard are black , while ...
... Given the relation between the antithesis male / female and the antithesis dark / light , together with the fact that in the Olympia terracotta which represents Zeus carrying off Ganymede the god's hair and beard are black , while ...
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... given by everyone to him who is in love is quite extraordinary , not at all as if he were doing something shameful . If he wins ( lit. , ' catches ' , sc . his eromenos ) , it is regarded as creditable , and if he does not win , as ...
... given by everyone to him who is in love is quite extraordinary , not at all as if he were doing something shameful . If he wins ( lit. , ' catches ' , sc . his eromenos ) , it is regarded as creditable , and if he does not win , as ...
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THE PROSECUTION OF TIMARKHOS | 19 |
Status | 31 |
B Manifestations of Eros | 39 |
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