CLAS202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Punic Wars, Auxilia, Just War Theory
15 Jun 2015
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Roman views toward sex and sexuality different fromours. Sex for men outside marriage acceptable with non citizens. A man accused of being effiminate could defend his manhood by claiing to have had sex with accusers son. Viewed images of sex in public placed daily. Liteature, law codes, and public speeches mention it. Shown on walls, paintings, vases, lamps etc. Found in baths, forums, the streets and homes. Phallus considered an apotropaic object (protective powers) Believed to be able to attract and deflect this. Phallic images often placed on jewelry or amulets called fascina. Immorality in the writing of catullus and ovids art of love. Dirty words used by catullus and martial. Sexual rules: only with spouse, only at night, woman musnt enjoy it. Soft smooth skinned with small breast and wide hips, no body hair. In order to conceive sex must be enjoyed. Had legal implcations in cases of sexual assault. Phallus is an important image of strength and power.
