Medieval Lesbians
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
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Unearthing Medieval Lesbian History
This chapter explores the challenges of documenting lesbian existence in the medieval period, emphasizing the need for a broader understanding of intimate relationships among women. It highlights specific historical cases, such as Elizabeth Etchingham and Agnes Oxenbridge, and discusses the implications of sodomy laws on women's same-sex relations. The conversation addresses the complexities of medieval sexual identity and how understandings of female sexuality have evolved over time.
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