Same-Sex Love & Courtship in the Ancient Mediterranean (Image Gallery) p. 4

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by Arienne King
published on 08 June 2021

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Kylix with Symposium Scene

by Metropolitan Museum of Art
published on 06 June 2021

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In ancient Greek culture, the symposium was an important gathering for males to socialize together. Because of its homosocial setting and emphasis on intellectual stimulation, it was associated with pederastic relationships. This erotic scene depicts male figures relaxing on a sofa during a symposium. Attributed to the Pistoxenos Painter, c. 470 BCE.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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