pederasty
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- noun
- /ˈpɛdəræsti/
- Offensive
- No wonder, then, that in certain periods of civilization, and particularly in ancient Greece, pederasty was considered at least as normal an outlet for the superfluity of male desire as heterosexuality, and was regulated accordingly.
Examples
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Broadly defined: 'Pederasty' is the close intimate and sometimes sexual relationship between a man and a boy.
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But as Sam pointed out, the ancient Greeks (whom we idolize as classical) practiced a form of pederasty.
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If the Bishop wants to fight the scourge of pederasty, for example, plenty of work can keep him busy within the church hierarchy alone.
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Pederasty was a constant theme of early gay literature, art, and pornography.
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On the other hand, much of the pagan world considered pederasty an exemplary part of child-rearing.
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At an international conference on the prevention of syphilis and venereal diseases held in Brussels in 1899, the report on Turkey stated that "pederasty is very widespread in the Orient."
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In ancient Athens, pederasty was a socially accepted practice involving a mentorship between an adult man and a young boy.
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Many historians argue that pederasty played a significant role in the education and socialization of boys in ancient Greek culture.
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The concept of pederasty varies greatly across cultures, with some viewing it as part of a traditional bond between adult men and younger males.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pederasty comes from ancient Greek parts pais 'boy' and erastēs 'lover'. The pais part is the same 'child' you see in pediatrician, so it points to 'boy'. It was used for certain relationships in ancient Greece, which is why today it means sexual activity between an adult man and a boy.