Histories of Magic and Sexuality | Human Interest | Scoop.it
How have perceptions of magic shaped sexuality, love, and reproduction in the past? “Bewitched,” “enchanted,” “spellbound,” “possessed” — the language of seduction and love is replete with allusions to magic. In the early modern period, magic and sexuality were deeply intertwined and there was a widespread consensus that humans were vulnerable to mysterious powers, especially…

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