Homosexual lovers make better soldiers
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Band of Thebes. Composite constructed sculpture of historical figure(s) reputed to have had a same sex relationships. Made of various materials & found objects with thin veneer film of bronze patina-ted paint giving appearance of solid bronze. A Metaphor of the appearance of solidity of LGBT rights & equality in law in the UK. Created by artist Malcolm Lidbury for 2016 LGBT History & Art Project Cornwall UK.
Homosexual lovers make better soldiers.
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- Sacred Band of Thebes @ Wikipedia
- Homosexuality in the militaries of ancient Greece @ Wikipedia
- Sacred Band of Thebes @ Wikimedia
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- Post @ Twitter (6 February 2024) - Homosexuality in the militaries of ancient Greece / Primary example— Sacred Band of Thebes, a unit said to have been formed of same-sex couples / Spartan military heroism has also been explained as emotional bonds resulting from homosexual relationships
- Post @ Twitter (25 September 2023)