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In reply to the discussion: I'm Pretty Sure This Is Accurate [View all]Pepsidog
(6,290 posts)32. Some bands of Spartans practiced homosexuality. These truck driving caveman couldnt hold a candle
to a real Spartan warrior or homosexual Spartan.From wiki: Homosexuality in the militaries of ancient Greece was regarded as contributing to morale.Although the primary example is the Sacred Band of Thebes, a unit said to have been formed of same-sex couples, the Spartan tradition of military heroism has also been explained in light of strong emotional bonds resulting from homosexual relationships.Various ancient Greek sources record incidents of courage in battle and interpret them as motivated by homoerotic bonds.
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Sorry...I think Republican gun nuts are disgusting....but small penis shaming has to stop
johnpowdy
Feb 2018
#9
"Take back America" - what the Nazis were shouting as they marched in Charlottesville.
keithbvadu2
Feb 2018
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