>> Dear Daron,
>>
>> I have a vague recollection that this subject is dealt with in J.A.
>> Brundage, Law, Sex, and Christian Society in Medieval Europe.
>> Chicago 1987. However, I can not remember what and where exactly in
>> that book nor have I it now in my shelf.
>>
>> Jussi Hanska
>> University of Tampere
>> Finland
>>
>> P.S. Somehow I can not see anything poetic in castration, nor for
>> that matter justice.
>>
>> >
>
>Indeed, Brundage refers to castration as a punishment not only for rape,
>but also for homosexual behavior as well as sex between a Latin
>Christian and non-European, non-Christian partner. Although Brundage
>also refers to the pratice of castration as a "cure" for lust, I believe
>it was not too common. In order for there to be some sort of "poetic
>justice" wouldn't the offending member have to first make offense? Are
>there examples of voluntary castration (as a means to control lust)?
>Does anyone know if there were equivalent punishments or "cures" for
>lust in women?
>
>Anne Schuchman Berrettini
>New York University
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What about Origen? Sorry, no source handy
Anselm Cramer OSB
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