Greece: Gay Rights in One of the Oldest Civilizations

Homosexuality dates back thousands of years in Ancient Greece, where same-sex relationships were well known - even among the gods. The word “lesbian” also comes from the island of Lesbos, where Sappho wrote some of her love lyrics to other women. But today in Greece, gay rights are not as accepted. Special correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson examine the state of marriage equality in Greece. Full Story from World Focus: http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/11/12/ancient-greek-values-clash-with-modern-treatment-of-gays/8377/

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