Which of the following is characteristic of the ancient Greeks?

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Relationships between older men and adolescent boys were not only accepted but also seen as a rite of passage and an educational experience in Ancient Greece. This practice is known as pederasty.

Option B is not accurate as it describes a modern stereotype that does not reflect ancient Greek culture.

Option C is not accurate as there is no evidence of an institution called the "Office of the Night" in ancient Greece, and there is no record of mass convictions of sodomites.

Option D is not accurate as ancient Greek culture had a more nuanced view of sexuality, where sexual acts could be viewed as natural and pleasurable regardless of procreative purposes.

Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Ancient Greeks