Pode ter havido medo de pessoas com diversidade de gênero no mundo antigo, mas elas desempenharam um papel crucial. Em Roma, elas eram vistas como vitais para a segurança da cidade.
- Assistant professor of Classical Studies, Boston College
There may have been fear of gender-diverse people in the ancient world, but they played a crucial role. In Rome, they were viewed as vital to the city’s safety.
An ancient Roman fable imagines a cinaedus, well-known for his brazen effeminacy, fighting heroically. The story raises concerns over gender identity in the military – much like those seen today.
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