The Myth of the Vaginal Soul
The notion that <em>psyche</em> can mean "vagina" in magical and other texts can be shown to be unfounded: the passages in question become clearer and more informative if understood in light of traditional ideas about the soul and especially its association with the heart or...
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2010-11-01
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| description | The notion that <em>psyche</em> can mean "vagina" in magical and other texts can be shown to be unfounded: the passages in question become clearer and more informative if understood in light of traditional ideas about the soul and especially its association with the heart or chest. |
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