Meaning of erastes | Babel Free
ɛˈɹæsteɪsDefinitions
An adult man in Ancient Greece who loved or was in a pedagogic relationship with an adolescent boy.
Examples
“In regard to the boys (erōmenos) involved in ancient Greek pederasty, Dover (1978:52) asked: “What does the eromenos get out of submission to his erastēs?””
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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