This term means "lover" and "beloved", respectively. It referred to a relationship between two men of equal social status, where the older partner (erastes) would act as a mentor and guide for the younger partner (eromenos).
This term means "lover" and "beloved", respectively. It referred to a relationship between two men of equal social status, where the older partner (erastes) would act as a mentor and guide for the younger partner (eromenos).