The Symposium a.k.a. Let's Have An Ancient Greek Kiki (feat. Cosima Carnegie)
Historical Homos
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Exploring Ancient Greek Symposiums and Humor
The chapter delves into the ancient Greek sense of humor, joke vessels, and practical jokes at symposiums, highlighting the connections between these gatherings and pederasty. It discusses the blurred boundaries of gender and societal norms in Ancient Greek culture and the exclusivity of symposia with diverse attendees. The conversation also explores the evolution of symposiums across different ancient cultures, the fluidity of social boundaries within these gatherings, and famous symposia like Plato's Symposium.
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