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The History of Ancient Greece

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The History of Peterasti in Ancient Greece

The ancient Greeks were the first to describe study, systematized and established peterasti as a social and educational institution. It was an important element in civic life, the military, philosophy, and the arts. Some Greek myths have been interpreted as reflecting the custom of pPeterasti. In this interpretation, the formal custom reflects myth and ritual.

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