A Companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities

A Companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities presents a comprehensive collection of original essays relating to aspects of gender and sexuality in the classical world.

* Views the various practices and discursive contexts of sexuality systematically and holistically

* Discusses Greece and Rome in each chapter, with sensitivity to the continuities and differences between the two classical civilizations

* Addresses the classical influence on the understanding of later ages and religion

* Covers artistic and literary genres, various social environments of sexual conduct, and the technical disciplines of medicine, magic, physiognomy, and dream interpretation

* Features contributions from more than 40 top international scholars