The Pregnant Male as Myth and Metaphor in Classical Greek Literature

The Pregnant Male as Myth and Metaphor in Classical Greek Literature
Author: David D. Leitao
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2012-04-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1107017289


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This book traces the image of the pregnant male as it evolves in classical Greek literature. Originating as a representation of paternity and, by extension, "authorship" of creative works, the image later comes to function also as a means to explore the boundary between the sexes.