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Eunuchs and sacred boundaries in Islamic society /

The figure of the eunuch in non-Western cultures has long been an object of mystery and mystification to the West. The aim of this study is to go beyond sensationalism and stereotypes, to offer a sensitive reconstruction of the historical role of the eunuch in Islam.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Marmon, Shaun Elizabeth
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 1995.
Series:Studies in Middle Eastern history (New York, N.Y.)
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Online Access:Texto completo

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