pederastic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving sexual relations between an adult and a prepubescent or adolescent boy.

  - "The ancient Greek practice of pederasty involved older men taking on younger male lovers."
  - "The pederastic relationship between David and Jonathan is described in the Bible."

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Variants

List of all variants of pederastic that leads to same result
pederast , pederastic , pederasties , pederasts , pederasty

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'paidērastēs', meaning 'master of boys'.

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Trivia

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1. Pederasty was a common practice in ancient Sparta, where it was believed to promote military strength and discipline.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato was rumored to have been a pederast, and many of his dialogues revolve around the concept.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pedophilia: A psychiatric disorder characterized by a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

2. Hebephilia: A paraphilia involving a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to adolescents, typically aged 11 to 14.

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Culture

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Pederasty has been a subject of controversy and debate throughout history, with some viewing it as a normal part of ancient Greek and Roman culture, while others consider it a form of child abuse. It has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, including poems, plays, and paintings.

How to Memorize "pederastic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the ancient Greek or Roman setting and imagine older men mentoring and taking care of younger boys in a non-sexual way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with ancient Greek and Roman culture and the idea of mentorship and guidance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Pederasty is an ancient Greek practice'.

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