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Tibullus vs Theognis
This week’s readings brought up Tibullus’ love poems which have a lot of similarities and differences with Theognis’ verses, that ultimately show how same sex desires were portrayed in Rome and Greece. Some of the similarities that can be seen … Continue reading
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Tagged First-Year Seminar, greece, rome, Theognis, Tibullus
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Lesbian Desire Compared to Pederasty
In Lucian’s Dialogues of the Courtesans, Leaena recounts her experience with two rich lesbian women. Megilla, or Megillus, and her wife Demonassa both express a desire for Leaena, who eventually lets them be physical with her. This interaction between the … Continue reading
