Sex and Sexuality in Classical Athens

A broad look at the sex lives and sexual beliefs of the ancient Athenians

From courtship and marriage to adultery and prostitution, Sex and Sexuality in Classical Athens takes a broad look at the sex lives and sexual beliefs of ancient Athenians. Chapters such as ‘same-sex relationships’ and ‘sex and the law’ explore both ancient accounts of sexual behaviour and the different ways in which modern scholars have understood them. This book also contains a wide selection of original sources, providing direct access to the ancient evidence. Through engaging with ancient documents and modern debates, readers are encouraged to reach their own conclusions about the scholarly controversies that still rage about this fascinating area of Greek life.

Key Features
• Provides a concise and lively introduction to this field of study
• Explores major areas of debate
• Reflects trends in scholarship
• Encourages readers to be active cultural historians through the interrogation of primary sources
• Includes further reading, essay questions, a glossary of technical terms and useful website resources