The history of humans is intertwined with the history of the animals we interact with, and one of... more The history of humans is intertwined with the history of the animals we interact with, and one of those interactions throughout all of history and in all parts of the world, is sex. Performing a sexual act with an animal has become known as bestiality. It has been a matter of controversy since antiquity. Some cultures forbid it, other cultures embraced it, and others were more or less indifferent. The history of bestiality has been recorded in history mainly through art and laws. What is depicted in ancient art may surprise you.
The history of humans is intertwined with the history of the animals we interact with, and one of... more The history of humans is intertwined with the history of the animals we interact with, and one of those interactions throughout all of history and in all parts of the world, is sex. Performing a sexual act with an animal has become known as bestiality. It has been a matter of controversy since antiquity. Some cultures forbid it, other cultures embraced it, and others were more or less indifferent. The history of bestiality has been recorded in history mainly through art and laws. What is depicted in ancient art may surprise you.
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