Gender variance in spirituality: Difference between revisions
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* '''Saint Eugene''' lived as a man, as did '''Saint Marinus''' (also called Maria or Marius), in order to enter the priesthood. | * '''Saint Eugene''' lived as a man, as did '''Saint Marinus''' (also called Maria or Marius), in order to enter the priesthood. | ||
* '''Saint Wilgefortis''' (also called Saint Uncumber, Saint Librata, or other names) was a bearded woman. She's thought not to be a historical figure, but a folklore figure that came about because locals who, being unfamiliar with the robes in foreign icons, misinterpreted images of Christ crucified as bearded women. Saint Wilgefortis is the patron of women who wish to be freed from abusive husbands. | * '''Saint Wilgefortis''' (also called Saint Uncumber, Saint Librata, or other names) was a bearded woman. She's thought not to be a historical figure, but a folklore figure that came about because locals who, being unfamiliar with the robes in foreign icons, misinterpreted images of Christ crucified as bearded women. Saint Wilgefortis is the patron of women who wish to be freed from abusive husbands. | ||
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====Hindu and Buddhist religions==== | ====Hindu and Buddhist religions==== | ||
[[File:Liao Dynasty Avalokitesvara Statue Clear.jpeg|thumb|200px|Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanshiyin) statue from China, 11th-12th century CE.]] | [[File:Liao Dynasty Avalokitesvara Statue Clear.jpeg|thumb|200px|Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanshiyin) statue from China, 11th-12th century CE.]] | ||