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Communal Flagellation
Communal flagellation in the Renaissance involved groups of men publicly engaging in self-flagellation as penance. This practice fostered strong homosocial bonds and reinforced social solidarity among participants, reflecting the interplay between spirituality, sexuality, and masculinity during this period.
Same sex blessings Byzantine
Early as 395-1453 blessings for same sex unions. Suggesting early acceptance
Summa Theologica
Summa Theologica is a major work of Christian theology written by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century. It systematically explores the relationship between faith and reason, covering topics such as the nature of God, morality, and the purpose of human life. The work is divided into three main parts and has been influential in shaping Catholic doctrine and Western philosophy. Document most responsible for contemporary anti-homosexual views
Dante’s Inferno
Inferno is the first part of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem The Divine Comedy, written in the 14th century. It describes Dante’s journey through Hell, which is divided into nine circles, each representing different sins and their corresponding punishments. The layers include:
Limbo: For virtuous pagans and unbaptized infants.
Lust: Those who are swept away by desire.
Gluttony: The excessive indulgence in food and drink.
Greed: The avaricious and wasteful.
Wrath: The angry and sullen.
Heresy: Those who deny the faith.
Violence: Divided into three rings for violence against others, self, and God (this included sodomites).
Fraud: Deceivers and manipulators.
Treachery: Betrayers of trust, frozen in ice.
Pederasty
An Ancient Greek form of interaction where members of the same sex partake in pleasures of an intellectual and/or sexual relationship as part of a socially acceptable ancient custom
Andrea del Verrocchio
an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and goldsmith active in Florence during the 15th century. He is known for his mastery in both sculpture and painting, with notable works including the bronze statue of David and the Baptism of Christ, which he painted with contributions from his student Leonardo da Vinci. Verrocchio’s work reflects the transition from the Gothic style to Renaissance realism.
Sheelanagigs
Sheela na Gig refers to a type of female figurative sculpture found in medieval churches and castles in Ireland and Britain. These carvings depict a naked woman displaying an exaggerated vulva, often interpreted as symbols of fertility, protection, or the duality of life and death. They are thought to have served as warnings against lust or as representations of the feminine divine.
Bronzino (1503–1572)
An Italian Mannerist painter known for his elegant portraits and complex allegorical works. He served as the court painter for the Medici family in Florence, with notable pieces like Portrait of Eleonora di Toledo and Venus, Cupid, Folly and Time, showcasing his refined technique and sophisticated use of color.
