The Paradox of Roman Eunuchism: A Juridical-Historical Approach.

The article offers information on the paradox regarding the use of eunuchs in the society of the Roman Empire. Topics discussed include the legal status of eunuchs in within Roman society, the prohibition of castration of male human beings by Roman legislators, and the domestic use of eunuchs in Rom...

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Publicado en:Scripta Classica Israelica Vol. 34; pp. 129 - 151
Autor principal: Rotman, Youval
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Israeli Society for the Promotion of Classical Studies 2015
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