The Greeks And Greek Love

The first comprehensive look at homosexuality in ancient Greece since the advent of the gay rights movement, The Greeks and Greek Love upends commonly held misconceptions about same-sex love in the Classical period. With a lively voice, a bawdy sense of humor, and a gift for narrative, James Davidson brings to life the men of Greece and conducts an investigation of their relationships - both romantic and platonic - in the gymnasiums, on the battlefield, and at symposiums. He describes how homosexuality influenced politics, religion, culture, the law, and nearly every civic institution throughout ancient Greece, raising fundamental questions about the power of culture and human sexuality.

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