Homosexuality in Greek myth /

Arguing that homosexuality of the classical era grew out of the prehistorical practice of initiatory homosexuality, Sergent examines initiation rites in a wide variety of ancient cultures, particularly in Crete and among a group of Germanic peoples. In these two cultures, a sexually active adult, th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sergent, Bernard (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Language Notes:Translation of: L'homosexualité dans la mythologie grecque.
Published: Boston : Beacon Press, [1986]
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Table of Contents:
  • Foundations
  • Poseidon and the royal founders
  • Apollo and the civic advancement
  • Heracles and apprenticeship for war
  • Loves and myths of Dionysius
  • Cretan stories
  • Heroes
  • Conclusions.