Greek love

Not to be confused with Philhellenism, or Greek words for love.

The cultural impact of classical Greek homoeroticism is a part of the history of sexuality. Later cultures have articulated their own discourse about homosexuality and pederasty, particularly at times when same-sex love was prohibited, through concepts shaped by the classical tradition. The metaphor of "Greek love" becomes most vivid historically in periods when the reception of classical antiquity is an important influence on dominant aesthetic or intellectual movements.