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Vikings: The Nordic Homosexuals
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Anonymous Coward |
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The evidence of the sagas and laws shows that male homosexuality was regarded in two lights: there was nothing at all strange or shameful about a man having intercourse with another man if he was in the active or "manly" role, however the passive partner in homosexual intercourse was regarded with derision. It must be remembered, however, that the laws and sagas reflect the Christian consciousness of the Icelander or Norwegian of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, well after the pagan period. The myths and legends show that honored gods and heroes were believed to have taken part in homosexual acts, which may indicate that pre-Christian Viking Scandinavia was more tolerant of homosexuality, and history is altogether silent as to the practice of lesbianism in the Viking Age. Homosexuality was not regarded by the Viking peoples as being evil, perverted, innately against the laws of nature Other evidences of the acceptance of homosexuality in some circumstances at least is provided by the fact that apparently there were some men who acted as homosexual concubines or prostitutes. [ link to www.vikinganswerlady.com] Quoting: Diagnose the White Devil 1342713And? All peoples have had teh Gayness since the beginning, black, white, yellow makes no difference. The only surprise is that you appear surprised by this.
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