Same-sex desire and love in greco-roman antiquity and in the classical tradition of the west
Auteur :
Verstraete, Beerte C. / Provencal, Vernon L.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9781560236047
Date de publication :
13 févr. 2006
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Poids :
940 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In ancient times, the Greek god Eros personified both heterosexual and homosexual attractions. This book explores the homosexual side of the vanished civilizations of Greece and Rome, and the resulting influence on the classical tradition of the West. Iconography such as vase decoration and carved gemstones is presented in photographs.