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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| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Translation of: L'homosexualité dans la mythologie grecque. |
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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.