World Eunuch Day

• Dies Sanguinis: The Bloody Origins of Eunuch History2025-03-04
  First encounters This is the first in a series of posts celebrating International Eunuch Day, which falls on the 24th March this year. I first encountered the words eunuch and castration while studying Ancient History at university. Those words resonated so deeply as I finally found the words to describe what I needed to feel… Read more: Dies Sanguinis: The Bloody Origins of Eunuch History
• Eunuchs in Different Cultures: Power, Spirituality, and Identity2025-03-07
  Introduction This is the second post in a series leading up to International Eunuch Day on March 24th. In the last post, I explored the Dies Sanguinis, an ancient Roman festival where devotees of the goddess Cybele voluntarily castrated themselves in an act of religious transformation. But the history of eunuchs stretches far beyond Rome.… Read more: Eunuchs in Different Cultures: Power, Spirituality, and Identity
• Defining Modern Eunuch Identity2025-03-10
  Introduction This is the third post in a series celebrating International Eunuch Day. Traditionally, the term “eunuch” referred to individuals who were castrated, often serving specific societal roles in various cultures. In the modern context, the definition has broadened to include: The Hijra Community: A Cultural Perspective In South Asia, the hijra community represents a… Read more: Defining Modern Eunuch Identity
• Medical and Voluntary Eunuchs2025-03-14
  As I continue this series leading up to International Eunuch Day on March 24th, I turn my focus to those who become eunuchs due to medical necessity or personal choice. In my previous articles, I explored the ancient traditions of Dies Sanguinis and the ritual castration of Cybele’s followers, then examined the diverse historical roles… Read more: Medical and Voluntary Eunuchs
• Revered, Feared, and Misunderstood: Perceptions of Eunuchs2025-03-20
  Social and Cultural Perceptions of Eunuchs Eunuchs have been revered, feared, and misunderstood throughout history. As International Eunuch Day approaches, I want to explore how different societies have perceived eunuchs – both in the past and today. In previous posts, I have discussed the historical significance of eunuchs, their roles in various cultures, and the… Read more: Revered, Feared, and Misunderstood: Perceptions of Eunuchs
• Future Eunuch Awareness2025-03-24
  As we reach the final entry in this series leading up to International Eunuch Day, I want to reflect on what the future holds for eunuch identity, awareness, and acceptance. Throughout this series, I’ve explored the history, cultural roles, and modern realities of eunuchs, but what comes next? Greater Visibility and Understanding Eunuchs have existed… Read more: Future Eunuch Awareness