'Central to his myth is his relationship with Patroclus, characterized in different sources as either deep friendship or passionate love.'
And Patroclus is a guy...sooo..
Is he?
2007-12-30 14:59:15 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Homer never confirmed it nor disapproved it. Love between two men was so common in Ancient Greece that it wouldn't have been seen down upon. Had it been true, I take it Homer would have confirm it. That is my take.
2007-12-30 15:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
May be Yes... Ancient Greece is Full Of Homosexuality
Cheers
2008-01-01 04:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by Prince 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is reputed
but not actually reported
in the ancient sources
so it's mostly a matter
of what each individual
tends to want to believe
therefore
a reflection on the questioner's thinking
more than on the facts available
http://www.odysseusepicmythhero.com
2008-01-01 10:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why is it so hard for people today,particularly bonehead americans,to understand and accept that two men can make passionate love?a lot of famous men throughout history have been homosexual.achilles was gay and patroclus was his lover.why do you think achilles called hector out after he slew patroclus,then killed him,and dragged his body behind a chariot?
2007-12-31 12:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In the context of ancient Greece, it was a widespread practice In the ruling class.
2007-12-31 09:15:55 · answer #5 · answered by jms043 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Homosexuality among the ancient Greeks - particularly with young boys or young men - was commonplace. In some of the Greek city states (e.g. Sparta) it was *customary.* Ancient classic poetry is full of homosexual relationships - not only the heroes, but the gods, as well.
Thank God for Christianity!
Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/
2007-12-30 23:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
Bisexuality was the norm of the day. so i would say no.
mythology is full of "gay"and "lesbian" stories at least as we see it today.
2007-12-30 23:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
he.............he did it w/ a girl and fell in love w/ her..and shes not a guy lol
2007-12-30 23:05:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋