Sexual Violence in History: A Bibliography

compiled by Stefan Blaschke

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Start: Topical Index: Cases: Real Cases: Ancient History | Biblical Cases:

Cases: Real Cases:
RAPE OF DRUSIANA

Rape by Callimachus

I n f o r m a t i o n

»The traveling party then journeys to the house of Andronicus in Ephesus. Here, the reader learns that Andronicus is married to Drusiana. Both are followers of John's god and exercise continence even in marriage out of piety. However, Drusiana's continence does not prevent the advances of Callimachus, a prominent member of the Ephesian community and "a servant of Satan." Learning of Callimachus' lust, Drusiana falls sick and dies because she believes she has contributed to Callimachus's sin. While John is comforting Andronicus and many of the other inhabitants of Ephesus over the loss of Drusiana, Callimachus, determined to have Drusiana as his own, bribes Andronicus's steward, Fortunatus to help him gain access to her tomb and rape her corpse.« -- More information: Wikipedia


G e n e r a l   K e y w o r d s

Chronological Index: Ancient History: Ancient Rome | Topical Index: Types: Rape: Rape; Victims: Physical Status: Death


B i b l i o g r a p h y

Representations: Literary Texts: Hrotswitha of Gandersheim; Religious Texts: Acts of John