Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty: Boys Were Their Gods (Classical Studies)
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Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty: Boys Were Their Gods (Classical Studies)

This lavishly illustrated book brings together, for the first time, all of the different ways in which vase-painting portrays or refers to pederasty, from scenes of courtship, foreplay, and sex, to scenes of Zeus with his boy-love Ganymede, to painted inscriptions praising the beauty of boys. The book shows how painters used the language of vase-painting to cast pederasty in an idealizing light, portraying it as part of a world in which beautiful elite males display praiseworthy attitudes, such as moderation, and engage in approved activities, such as hunting, athletics, and the symposium. The book also incorporates a comprehensive catalogue of relevant vase-paintings, compiled by noted archaeologist Keith DeVries. It is the most comprehensive treatment available of an institution that has few modern parallels.

  • TitleImages of Ancient Greek Pederasty: Boys Were Their Gods (Classical Studies)
  • BrandRoutledge
  • ManufacturerRoutledge
  • BindingPaperback
  • ProductGroupBook
  • ItemPartNumber9780415564045
  • ReleaseDate2008-06-03T00:00:01Z
  • UnitCount1
  • FormatIllustrated
  • EANs9780415564045