What does homoeroticism mean?

Definitions for homoeroticism
ˌhoʊ moʊ ɪˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm; -ˈɛr əˌtɪz əmho·mo·eroti·cism

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. homosexuality, homosexualism, homoeroticism, queerness, gaynessnoun

    a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex

Wiktionary

  1. homoeroticismnoun

    The state or quality of being homoerotic

Wikipedia

  1. Homoeroticism

    Homoeroticism is sexual attraction between members of the same sex, either male–male or female–female. The concept differs from the concept of homosexuality: it refers specifically to the desire itself, which can be temporary, whereas "homosexuality" implies a more permanent state of identity or sexual orientation. It is a much older concept than the 19th-century idea of homosexuality, and is depicted or manifested throughout the history of the visual arts and literature. It can also be found in performative forms; from theatre to the theatricality of uniformed movements (e.g., the Wandervogel and Gemeinschaft der Eigenen). According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is "pertaining to or characterized by a tendency for erotic emotions to be centered on a person of the same sex; or pertaining to a homo-erotic person."This is a relatively recent dichotomy that has been studied in the earliest times of ancient poetry to modern drama by modern scholars. Thus, scholars have analyzed the historical context in many homoerotic representations such as classical mythology, Renaissance literature, paintings and vase-paintings of ancient Greece and Ancient Roman pottery. Though homoeroticism can differ from the interpersonal homoerotic — as a set of artistic and performative traditions, in which such feelings can be embodied in culture and thus expressed into the wider society — some authors have cited the influence of personal experiences in ancient authors such as Catullus, Tibullus and Propertius in their homoerotic poetry.

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  1. homoeroticism

    Homoeroticism refers to romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same gender or sex. It can also refer to the acknowledgement and depiction of such relationships in various forms of media, literature, or art. It is not strictly indicative of an individual's sexual orientation, as people who identify as heterosexual can experience homoerotic feelings or behaviors.

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  1. Homoeroticism

    Homoeroticism refers to the sexual attraction between members of the same sex, either male–male or female–female. The concept differs from the concept of homosexuality: it refers specifically to the desire itself, which can be temporary, whereas "homosexuality" implies a more permanent state of identity or sexual orientation. It is a much older concept than the 19th century idea of homosexuality, and is depicted or manifested throughout the history of the visual arts and literature. It can also be found in performative forms; from theatre to the theatricality of uniformed movements. According to Oxford English Dictionary, it's "pertaining to or characterized by a tendency for erotic emotions to be centered on a person of the same sex; or pertaining to a homo-erotic person." This is a relatively recent dichotomy that has been studied in the earliest times of ancient poetry to modern drama by modern scholars. Thus, scholars have analyzed the historical context in many homoerotic representations such as classical mythology, Renaissance literature, paintings and vase-paintings of ancient Greece and Ancient Roman pottery. Though homoeroticism can differ from the interpersonal homoerotic — as a set of artistic and performative traditions, in which such feelings can be embodied in culture and thus expressed into the wider society — some authors have cited the influence of personal experiences in ancient authors such as Catullus, Tibullus and Propertius in their homoerotic poetry.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of homoeroticism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of homoeroticism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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