Cultural Reactions From Flagellation To Hedonism

Delve into the range of psychosocial responses people had to the plague and to the knowledge of its inescapability. Expl... (more)

Delve into the range of psychosocial responses people had to the plague and to the knowledge of its inescapability. Explore the flagellant movement, whose adherents tortured themselves publicly to atone for the sins of the world. On the opposite end, learn about extreme hedonistic responses, from sexual licentiousness to "choreomaniay&#x(32014;(Bobsessive ritual dancing. (less)