Love Between Women
1996·429 pages
A scholarly study of female homoeroticism in the ancient Roman world and early Christian responses to love between women.
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A scholarly study of female homoeroticism in the ancient Roman world and early Christian responses to love between women.
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Love Between Women examines female homoeroticism and the role of women in the ancient Roman world. Employing an unparalleled range of cultural sources, Brooten finds evidence of marriages between women and establishes that condemnations of female homoerotic practices were based on widespread awareness of love between women.
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Sexual content
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Recurring scholarly discussion of ancient female homoerotic practices
Violence & gore
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References to violence in erotic spells and hostile ancient rhetoric
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Entire work centers on female homoeroticism and love between women
Religious content
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Focus on early Christian responses and teachings on sexuality
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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Discussion of ancient erotic spells and ritual spell-making practices
Political content
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Analysis of gender roles, social attitudes, and cultural norms
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Slavery imagery in spells; historical hostility toward women
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