Echoes of Homoeroticism?

When Coriolanus deserts Rome and appears at his former antagonist Aufidius' house, the latter greets him with this exuberant display of welcome. A quick reading of the passage immediately brings to mind relations of homoeroticism, much like we discussed with Edward II and other plays in the class. Thoughts of masculinity and heroism seem to turn Aufidius on, but there is nothing explicit in the play that defines him clearly as a homosexual. Rather, it seems that this homoerotic dialogue is a part of building manly and heroic imagery. He seems to speak of battle in terms of love, suggesting that combat and war are yields of vital and honorable pleasures, like love. But when Aufidius later speaks of him and Coriolanus "unbuckling helms" and "fisting each other's throat," one cannot help but wonder the terms of these dreams--it certainly appears as though the passionate nature of their relationship is an interesting point for examination.