Homosexuality in ancient Greece
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Homosexuality in ancient Greece
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In classical antiquity, writers such as Herodotus, Plato, Xenophon, Athenaeus and many others explored aspects of homosexuality in Greek society. The most widespread and socially significant form of same-sex sexual relations in ancient Greece amongst elite circles was between adult men and pubescent or adolescent boys, known as pederasty. Certain city-states allowed it while others were ambiguous or prohibited it. Though sexual relationships between adult men did exist, it is possible at least o
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Homosexuality in ancient Greek society
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2005-03-13T09:51:29Z
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2024-09-02T19:01:45Z
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