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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... vase - paintings directly ' illustrate ' the literature available to us or ... painting was therefore at an end half a century before the birth of Plato ... vase - painting is already severely inhibited ( cf. pp . 152 f . ) , and vase ...
... vase - paintings directly ' illustrate ' the literature available to us or ... painting was therefore at an end half a century before the birth of Plato ... vase - painting is already severely inhibited ( cf. pp . 152 f . ) , and vase ...
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... vase - painting as if it were contemporary illustration of literary references to homosexual behaviour , we may nevertheless find that a vase - painting and a passage of literature separated by two hundred years or more contribute ...
... vase - painting as if it were contemporary illustration of literary references to homosexual behaviour , we may nevertheless find that a vase - painting and a passage of literature separated by two hundred years or more contribute ...
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... vase - painting to make men and youths black but women white ; in red - figure ( with few exceptions , notably in ... painting leaves some room for doubt about the sex of the persons depicted ( e.g. B382 ) , and in others ( e.g. B518 ) ...
... vase - painting to make men and youths black but women white ; in red - figure ( with few exceptions , notably in ... painting leaves some room for doubt about the sex of the persons depicted ( e.g. B382 ) , and in others ( e.g. B518 ) ...
Contents
THE PROSECUTION OF TIMARKHOS | 19 |
Status | 31 |
B Manifestations of Eros | 39 |
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