Jul 11, 2012 13:58
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Greek term
παρα φυσιν
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Is παρα φυσιν a fixed expression and what would it mean to a Greek person?
Could it have more than one meaning?
Could it have more than one meaning?
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| 4 +2 | unnatural, in an unnatural way |
Nick Lingris
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| 2 +1 | against nature/contrary to nature//contrary to all custom |
Assimina Vavoula
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Nick Lingris
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unnatural, in an unnatural way
It is a phrase used as an adverb or an adjective to describe what may exist or happen against the regular order of nature. In this way, it may describe sodomy as unnatural carnal intercourse, or a so-called artificial anus (anus praeternaturalis).
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Assimina Vavoula
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against nature/contrary to nature//contrary to all custom
something that is contrary to nature's laws, against nature
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Note added at 1 hr (2012-07-11 15:07:08 GMT)
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In medicine, we use it in:
παρά φύσιν έδρα that means abdominal anus
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Note added at 1 hr (2012-07-11 15:07:08 GMT)
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In medicine, we use it in:
παρά φύσιν έδρα that means abdominal anus
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