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not counted. Homosexual relations were punished by the Roman Legionaries.
This is one of the most important things in the world.
Typical propaganda based on half-truth.
The death penalty was applied for the intercourse of two legionaries (and only in the republic). Legionaries were forbidden to play a passive role. Homosexual relations were not punished at all. Prostitutes in the legions were of two sexes. Both men and women could be taken prisoners.
In ancient Rome in general, even in the language there were no terms separating hetero and homo, there were indications of active role and passive. Passive can be both men and women. But it was inappropriate for free citizens to be passive.