Procreation

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The role of sex and reproduction in ancient societies.

Gender roles in ancient societies: How men and women were perceived and their roles in society.
Sexual norms and practices: The cultural attitudes towards sex and the various sexual practices in ancient times.
Fertility and childbirth: The beliefs, rituals, and methods of fertility and childbirth.
Marriage and family: The various aspects of familial relations, including their systems and practices.
Religion and procreation: The role of religion and spirituality in procreation and sexual practices.
Sexual taboos and restrictions: The range of sexual taboos and restrictions imposed by various cultures and societies.
Sexual identity and orientation: How sexual identities and orientations were perceived and defined in ancient times.
Procreation methods and practices: The various methods and practices of procreation, including contraceptives and fertility methods.
Social constructions of masculinity and femininity: The perception of masculinity and femininity and how they vary across societies.
Sex work and prostitution: The cultural attitudes towards sex work and prostitution and their role in procreation.