The word "ritual" implies something that is done regularly, according to a prescribed sequence, with specific meaning or purpose. In ancient times, rituals were often used for religious purposes,...
Incestuous practices among members of royal families were common in ancient civilizations, including that of the Achaemenids. In fact, it was a common custom to marry close relatives in order to...
Myths of Incest in Germanic Mythology
Incestuous relations have always been a taboo subject in many cultures, yet it has remained an important theme in the realm of mythology. One such culture is...
Many North American indigenous cultures have taboos against incest. These taboos can be traced back to prehistoric times, when there was no written language or documentation of these...
In the Incan Empire, there was a long tradition of sexual relations between family members that was considered acceptable and even encouraged. This practice was known as "incest" and was part of...
In Islamic culture, extramarital sexual behavior is considered to be immoral and unacceptable.
The rules and regulations surrounding it vary widely depending on different interpretations of Sharia...
Sexual taboos are cultural norms that regulate how people feel about sex and how they act around it. They vary between societies and communities, but they all have one thing in common: they make some...
Religion has historically played an important role in shaping cultural norms around intergenerational relationships, including those involving sexual intimacy. While different religions may have...
Sexual Taboos in Celtic Ritual Life
The Celts were a group of Indo-European peoples who inhabited Central Europe before the Roman conquest. Their culture was characterized by a complex system of...
Incest taboos have existed in almost all cultures throughout human history, but their specific origins are largely unknown. In the case of ancient Mesopotamia, it is believed that these taboos had a...