WERE THE GREEK GODS GAYS? [druid study]

WERE THE GREEK GODS GAYS? [druid study] There are two ways to answer this, each with its own point of view There are two ways to answer this question. The first is: no. There was no idea of ​​Gay, a sexual identity exclusively homosexual and from birth, in ancient Greece and Rome. Greek men were expected to have homosexual relationships, but it was also an obligation for them to get married and have children. What we now call bisexuality for them was considered the standard, the ordinary. Now, if the question is only if the gods had homosexual relations, in a broader sense of the word "gay" today ... Then the answer is: ô if they were gay! Supreme Lord of Olympus, Zeus himself is responsible for a myth that perfectly illustrates pederastic love, an adult man with a teenager. Stunned by the exuberant beauty of the young Trojan prince Ganymede, Zeus took the form of an eagle and kidnapped him, taking him close to him, to be a "cupbearer" for the gods. His intention was not at all good from the start: this kind of banquet waiter served guests not just the food itself. As was customary in Greek society, young slaves could satisfy another type of appetite. A second episode involves the famous Hercules, that of the 12 works, the son of the adultery between Zeus and the mortal Alcmena. Someone who, without a doubt, was seen as a prime example of masculinity among the Greeks. A demigod who was raised to Olympus for his strength, sense of justice and courage - and was considered sexually insatiable. Legend has it that Hercules deflowered 50 virgins in just one night and had 14 male lovers. The most notorious was his own nephew, Iolau. And so on. There are references in the Iliad to the love affair between the mythological hero Achilles, son of a human with a nymph, and Patroclus. During the Trojan War, Achilles would have been so furious at the death of his companion that he did not settle until he killed Hector, son of the king of Troy, and dragged his body out of the city. Homosexual, androphilic, bisexual and trans gods The following is a compilation of some deities traditionally and closely related to LGBT people: Apolo Carneiro In the Spartan colony on the Greek island of Thera (Santorini), the cult of the ram god, lord of beauty, poetry and male fertility, flourished. Inscriptions carved in the rock next to a terrace of the temple of Apolo Karneios reveal that the deity was honored with dances and rituals that involved homosexual relations. Since the beginning of written history, many myths, folklore and texts have presented themes such as homosexuality and gender identity. That is why it is very wrong to believe that this is a current and recent topic. In ancient Greece it was common to form couples of men with men. Characters who practiced homosexuality in Greek mythology That homosexuality was something common in Ancient Greece, it was already clear, isn't it ?! The fact is that before the Christian world, the practice of homosexuality was common and commonplace in society at the time. So, let's meet homosexual characters from Greek mythology: Achilles Very well known for his heel, but the truth is that his weakness was different. Although Homer never left anything explicit about the relationship between Achilles and his best friend Patroclus, many experts on the subject interpret it as a love affair. Zeus Yes, Zeus also had a homosexual side and this appears when he made Ganymede, a mortal young man, his cupbearer. The relationship between them was pederasty, something very common at that time. Apollo Apollo was also a god known for his homosexual relationships. That's because in addition to having several nymph lovers, he also had an affair with Prince Jacinto of Macedonia. Apolo was also involved with the young singer Tamiris, who was considered the first homosexual relationship in history. Dionisio As previously mentioned, in addition to being the god of wine and festivals, Dionysus was also considered the patron of transvestites and transgender people. He was also Adonis's lover. Hermes: was the lover of the Greek hero; `Perseus Namaste! May the gods bless everyone, From Brasil to the world, Paulo César Ebbano Moreira Druid Merlin instagram: @paulocesarmorteit Twitter: @EbbanoSaenger Sources: https://aventurasnahistoria.uol.com.br/noticias/almanaque/os-deuses-gregos-eram-gays.phtml https://www.guiaglbts.com.br/blog/?p=275 https://mitologiagrega.net.br/homossexualidade-na-mitologia-grega/