... important sex was to many different religious rituals; whether it was too much sex (ritual orgies), or the lack of sex (asceticism or celibacy), sex played an important role in religions throughout history. Sex was also important in European witchcraft, where there were sexual motifs present, such as the sexual relations between witches and devils. Religions were also able ... to control what types of sex were regarded as "deviant" or evil, such as any type of sodomy, and also masturbation. Kripal also touches upon ... spelling error; however, now I realize that the y in womyn was probab...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... later ignited into a flame after Agnes loses her virtue to Don Raymond and becomes pregnant with his child. This loss of virtue and realization of her sexuality gives Agnes the strength to overcome the disgusting and vile living conditions she is forced into. Even after spending weeks ... strength, her punishment could have been avoided if she had fully accepted her sexuality and avoided returning to the convent. The novel's treatment of Agnes exhibits that for a woman to have true power and strength to benefit herself, she must not only explore her sexuality but accept ... did not long ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate