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Title: Androgynies hide their secrets somewhere deep inside
Post by: Natasha on November 27, 2008, 10:21:58 AM
Post by: Natasha on November 27, 2008, 10:21:58 AM
Androgynies hide their secrets somewhere deep inside
http://newsfromrussia.com/science/mysteries/27-11-2008/106754-androgyny-0 (http://newsfromrussia.com/science/mysteries/27-11-2008/106754-androgyny-0)
Pravda.Ru
11/27/2008
Androgyny is a term derived from the Greek words anér, meaning man and gyné, meaning woman, that can refer to either of two related concepts about gender. There is another term designating the same phenomenon – hermaphrodite. The word also originates from Greek mythology: the son of god Hermes and goddess Aphrodite, a feminine young man of incredible beauty, was named as Hermaphroditus. The young man was then fused with a nymph, Salmacis, resulting in one individual possessing physical traits of both sexes.
http://newsfromrussia.com/science/mysteries/27-11-2008/106754-androgyny-0 (http://newsfromrussia.com/science/mysteries/27-11-2008/106754-androgyny-0)
Pravda.Ru
11/27/2008
Androgyny is a term derived from the Greek words anér, meaning man and gyné, meaning woman, that can refer to either of two related concepts about gender. There is another term designating the same phenomenon – hermaphrodite. The word also originates from Greek mythology: the son of god Hermes and goddess Aphrodite, a feminine young man of incredible beauty, was named as Hermaphroditus. The young man was then fused with a nymph, Salmacis, resulting in one individual possessing physical traits of both sexes.
Title: Re: Androgynies hide their secrets somewhere deep inside
Post by: Nero on November 27, 2008, 10:37:07 AM
Post by: Nero on November 27, 2008, 10:37:07 AM
This is actually about intersex people but uses improper terms for them.
Title: Re: Androgynies hide their secrets somewhere deep inside
Post by: RebeccaFog on November 27, 2008, 11:13:31 AM
Post by: RebeccaFog on November 27, 2008, 11:13:31 AM
That article was totally screwy.
Title: Re: Androgynies hide their secrets somewhere deep inside
Post by: Shana A on November 27, 2008, 11:14:10 AM
Post by: Shana A on November 27, 2008, 11:14:10 AM
Quote from: Nero on November 27, 2008, 10:37:07 AM
This is actually about intersex people but uses improper terms for them.
Darn! I had my hopes up when I saw the headline.
Z
Title: Re: Androgynies hide their secrets somewhere deep inside
Post by: Nero on November 27, 2008, 11:25:11 AM
Post by: Nero on November 27, 2008, 11:25:11 AM
I know, Z. could've been a great title for an article. :)