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Samurai Sissies: Getting Railed In Medieval Japan (feat. Dylan Adler)

Historical Homos

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The Chigo: Exploring Historical Relationships in Buddhist Monasteries

This chapter delves into the cultural and historical role of Chigo, young attendants in medieval Japanese Buddhist monasteries. It examines their unique social status, relationships with older monks, and the implications for modern understandings of age and sexuality.

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