The historical context
Before analyzing how Kushan used polygamy to enforce their religious and political authority, it is important to understand the historical context of the time when this...
The Kushans were an ancient nomadic people who lived between the 1st century AD and the 3rd century AD in Central Asia. They established one of the largest empires in South Asia during this time....
Ritual devotion is an important part of many religions, cultures, and societies around the world. It involves performing certain actions that are believed to have spiritual significance and bring...
To understand how legitimacy crises change religious sexual frameworks, it is important to define legitimacy and its role in religion. Legitimacy refers to the perceived rightness, credibility, or...
Religious Memory Legitimizes Alternative Family Forms
The legitimation of non-traditional family structures through religion has been a phenomenon that is centuries old. It can be traced back to...
The ancient civilization of Hittites practiced an intricate system of sexual rituals that integrated eroticism into their religious hierarchy, social regulation, and cosmic understanding. These...
Incest is a taboo practice that involves having sex with a close relative. It was widely practiced among royal families during the time of the Achaemenid Empire to ensure bloodlines were kept pure...
Sexual relationships can influence one's perceptions of leadership, authority, and legitimacy in various ways. In this article, I will explore how sexual relationships affect these aspects of...
Leadership is a crucial aspect of social life that influences how individuals interact and work together to achieve common goals. Leadership is often defined as the process whereby an individual...
Sexual relationships are an integral part of human life. They can range from one-night stands to committed romantic partnerships that last for years.
They are often hidden away from public view,...