The Medieval Chastity Belt: A Myth-Making Process

Book • 2007
The Medieval Chastity Belt: A Myth-Making Process explores the origins and perpetuation of the myth surrounding the chastity belt, a device often associated with the Middle Ages.

Albrecht Classen examines how this myth has been shaped by modern interests and misconceptions, highlighting the lack of historical evidence supporting its existence.

The book delves into the cultural and historical contexts that contributed to the myth's persistence.

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