The Incas were a civilization that thrived in South America from the 15th to 16th century. Their culture was unique because it focused heavily on religion and politics, which often intertwined with...
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: How religious sexuality legitimized political power among the incas
Sexuality played an important role in Elamite religion, especially in relation to kingship, fertility, and cosmic order. In fact, the connection between these three concepts can be traced back to the...
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: A look at the importance of sex, sexuality, fertility, and cosmic order in elamite religion and culture
In many ancient societies, myths of divine-human marriages were used to explain how humans came into being, to justify the power of kings and priests, and to reinforce gender roles.
These myths...
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: Divinehuman marriages and their influence on sexuality, relationships, gender roles