[Ansteorra] Royalty - Same Sex Consorts

[Chris Zakes]

At 08:03 AM 11/2/2011, you wrote:

>You see, I like that we're an historical re-creative group and with 
>a few exceptions {deodorant, toothpaste, store bought fabric, etc 
>}we try to adhere to that. Personally I feel that if we become too 
>PC we're in danger of becoming merely a "dress-up" costume party. 
>That being said, if it was done in written history, then why not? 
>Sincerely, Anna Mirofanova


Well, that's part of the problem: the examples of same-sex rulers 
given by the "pro" folks were generally *relatives*--parent and child 
or brothers--not gay lovers, so re-creating that particular bit of 
history isn't as clear-cut as it might be.

         -Tivar Moondragon