Sex tourism in ancient Greece

Sex Tourism in Ancient Greece – Lesbos Island The entire pantheon of Greek gods is famous for its hedonistic antics and sexual exploits. The truth and the ancient history of the island of Lesbos, for a long time it was associated with lesbianism, but it was very different from what is usually believed. In this way, in a BBC documentary and article it is stated that the island was historically a habitual destination for men who practiced sex tourism! In …

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Tourism in Ancient Greece

History of Tourism in Ancient Greece Olympia   +      Colossus of Rhodes   +  Sparta   +  Pyramid of Giza   +  Temple of Artemis   +  Lighthouse of Alexandria + Gardens of Babylon +  Mausoleum at Halicarnassus In 776 BC, the first Olympic Games were held, which consisted of athletic competitions in honor of the Gods of Olympus. Artistic and athletic offerings were offered as a gift. Many times sacrifices and prayers were also performed in honor of some god in …

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Venus and Cupid in Renaissance Nude Artworks

Venus and Cupid in Nude Artworks The recreation of the figures of Venus and Cupid was one of the most prestigious moments in Renaissance painting. The classical iconography represented the recognition of Antiquity and the union with the culture of the Christian world of medieval tradition. The role of Venus in Renaissance painting has fostered a broad historiographical tradition from different theoretical perspectives. Countless Renaissance painters have painted Cupid and Venus in every possible style. The mythological recreation of Sandro …

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Party of Lenaia

Party of Lenaia on Ancient Greece The Leneas were celebrated in Attica in the month of Gamelion, between the current January and February, possibly between the days 12 to 19 or 21. They are relevant to the literature because in them, as in the Urban Dionysias, dramatic competitions of tragedy and comedy took place, organized by the archon basileus. In Aristophanes’s The Frogs, there are several incidental allusions to them. Religious festivals were part of the tourist traffic in Ancient …

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Who were the Greek Muses?

The Greek Muses In Ancient Greece, the great divinities that existed could be counted by dozens, but there were not only goddesses but also what we know as muses. Who were the muses? The Muses were also divinities, but not with as much power as the goddesses. According to the scholars of that time, the muses were the most important inspirers there were, inspiring music, love, art, science, poetry, etc., which made them key pieces for these issues, especially at …

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