This book offers a broad look at the sex lives and sexual beliefs
of ancient Athenians 479-323 BCE. Within each of the five chapters
James Robson focuses on a key area of the sexual life of the
Athenians - Marriage, Same-Sex Relationships, Prostitution, Rape
and Adultery, and Sex Appeal, Fantasy and Taboo - providing an
overview of each topic and an introduction to the scholarly debates
that still rage about how the ancient evidence should be
interpreted. Access to sources provided in the form of translated
extracts from literary works and images from vase painting allows
the student to directly engage in these debates. Sex and Sexuality
in Classical Athens also addresses a whole range of issues key to
our broader understanding of classical Greek culture, such as the
power dynamics of sexual desire and sexual acts and the position of
women in society. Students will be encouraged to scrutinize the
debates and documents and form opinions concerning the ways in
which ancient Athenians perceived and experienced their sexual
world. It provides a concise and lively introduction to this field
of study. It explores major areas of debate. It reflects trends in
scholarship. It encourages students to be active cultural
historians through the interrogation of primary sources. It
includes suggestions for further reading, essay questions, a
glossary of technical terms and useful website resources.
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