Paederastic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of homosexuality between a man and a boy.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Ancient Greek pederasty was a socially institutionaled paederastic relationship between an older man and a younger male.
- The paederastic relationship between the older man and the adolescent boy was often seen as a rite of passage.
- The paederastic culture of ancient Greece was characterized by relationships between adult men and adolescent youths.
- Some ancient civilizations viewed paederastic love as a legitimate form of affection between people of different ages.
- Paederastic relationships were common in many ancient societies where an older man would mentor a younger male in exchange for companionship.