Homosexuality in medieval Europe
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homosexuality-in-medieval-europe-168-171649
title:
Homosexuality in medieval Europe
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In medieval Europe, attitudes toward homosexuality varied from region to region, determined by religious culture; the Catholic Church, which dominated the religious landscape, considered, and still considers, sodomy as a mortal sin and a "crime against nature". By the 11th century, "sodomy" was increasingly viewed as a serious moral crime and punishable by mutilation or death. Medieval records reflect this growing concern. The emergence of heretical groups, such as the Cathars and Waldensians, w
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Gay and lesbian sexuality in medieval Europe
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_medieval_Europe
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2012-03-12T21:45:18Z
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2024-08-30T18:16:12Z
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