In this candid episode of Ancient Greece Revisited, Michael Michailidis addresses the controversial topic of homosexuality in Ancient Greece, cutting through modern misconceptions and polarized viewpoints. Discover the crucial distinction between homosexual practices and the concept of "gayness" as an identity—a distinction that transforms our understanding of Ancient Greek society. Michael explains why equating modern LGBTQ+ identities with Ancient Greek practices creates a fundamental misinterpretation of history, and explores how the Theban Sacred Band and representations in Aristophanes' comedies reveal a completely different cultural framework.
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📝 Writer and Presenter: Michalis Michailidis
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