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A classics professor separates myth from reality on same-sex relationships in ancient Greece.
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In this episode
- What same-sex relationships actually looked like in ancient Greek society
- Why the gay utopia idea is more complicated than popular culture suggests
- The role pederasty played and how scholars interpret it today
- How ancient Greek sexuality differs from modern concepts of identity
About this episode
Professor Andrew Lear is an expert on ancient Greek and Roman sexuality. And that makes him the perfect person to explore the complexities of same-sex relationships in ancient Greece, including the role of pederasty and whether ancient Greece can truly be considered a "gay utopia."Learn more about Professor Lear's Oscar Wilde Tours: https://www.oscarwildetours.com/
*This episode originally aired on January 1, 2020
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