Why Is Pederasty Important?

Robert Thorne
Robert Thorne
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The Pederastic Pederastic Pederasty in Ancient Greece Was a Socially Acknowledged Romantic Relationship Between an Older Male (The Erastes) and a Younger Male...

Why Is Pederasty Important?

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Pederasty in ancient Greece was a socially acknowledged romantic relationship between an older male (the erastes) and a younger male (the eromenos) usually in his teens. It was characteristic of the Archaic and Classical periods.
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relationship was a part of transitioning to full adulthood and citizenship. Once a pederastic relationship was established, the older male had the responsibility of being the boy's teacher and protector, and to serve as a model of courage, virtue, and wisdom.

What is the role of erastes in Ancient Greece?

The erastes-eromenos relationship played a role in the Classical Greek social and educational system, had its own complex social-sexual etiquette and was an important social institution among the upper classes.

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What is the definition of a pederasty?

Medical Definition of pederasty

: anal intercourse especially with a boy as the passive partner.

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