In Bed with the Ancient Greeks - Paul Chrystal
Publisher
Diavazo Greek Books
Language
English
Reading Age
Adults (18+)
Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Greece As the poet Theocritus wrote, ‘We are not the first mortals to see beauty in what is beautiful’. In this thorough survey of ancient Greeks’ attitudes to love, sex, marriage and adultery, Chrystal brings together mythology, literature and visual art with evidence from medical writings, sex manuals, and religious, philosophical and magical texts. The book ends with discussion of the Greek sexual vocabulary and an extensive bibliography listing ancient sources...
| Publisher | Diavazo Greek Books |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Reading Age | Adults (18+) |