02338cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500250014326400510016830000470021933600260026633700260029233800360031850000310035450801560038552012560054153400520179765300120184965300370186185600520189885600430195099900190199367275UtSlPG20260610134543.0mcr n260607r20221908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aHQ1 aVèze, Raoul,d1864-193513aLe Baiser en Grèce 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-01-29  athe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"Le Baiser en Grèce" by Raoul Vèze is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text explores the cultural significance of kissing in ancient Greek society, delving into various themes such as marital customs, the roles of courtesans, and the philosophical implications surrounding the act of kissing. Through vivid illustrations and detailed descriptions, it aims to provide an engaging perspective on the intimate practices of the time, reflecting the complexities and contradictions of human relationships.  The opening of the text introduces the concept of the "conjugal kiss" and establishes a framework for discussing the roles of women in ancient Greece, categorized as wives, concubines, and courtesans. It highlights the importance of the marital union focused on procreation, using historical references to illustrate how women were perceived as essential for lineage and domestic stability. The chapter touches on various social customs, including marital rights, education of young girls, and societal attitudes towards love and intimacy, all while setting the stage for the broader exploration of kissing as both a physical act and a social contract within Greek culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cFrance: H. Daragon, 1908  aKissing  aSex customs -- Greece -- History4 uhttps://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5684806440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67275  c108097d108097