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Mind-body dualism and being transgender | Sophie Grace Chappell

Philosophy For Our Times

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Exploring Gender in Ancient Greek Myths and Philosophies

This chapter delves into ancient Greek mythology, discussing characters like Tyresius and their interactions with symbols like snakes that lead to gender transitions. It touches on myths involving gender exploration, such as the tale of Achilles living as a girl on the island of Scaros, and also mentions influential figures like Sappho, highlighting the complexities of gender representation in ancient philosophies.

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