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Skoptsis

Noun

Definition: Skoptsis refers to the act of self-castration practiced by some religious sects.

Example Sentences:

1. The book "The Skoptsis: A History of Self-Castration" explores the cultural and religious motivations behind this extreme practice.

2. The ritual of skoptsis was common among certain sects in 18th-century Russia.

Related Products:

• Books on Self-Castration in Religious Sects
• Books on Religious Rituals