Abstract
In pre-Christian societies (from 600 before J-C to 300 after J-c) and more particularly in ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire, relationships between people of the same sex were accepted or even valorized, but within certain rules. The fact that homosexuality was accepted so well comes from a revalorization of women who are generally limited to procreation, and were thus not seen as valid partners, with whom one could bond deeply. We can observe the institutionalization of homosexuality in Greece through certain customs: In Ancient Greek civilization, adult men sought pre-pubescent boys, to whom they extended protection and knowledge, including sexually. Moreover, to be with a young boy brought certain notoriety to the adult. In Greece, as well as in Rome, the contempt still exists.
