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- Title
Wilgefortis as an example of Transing logics: Before/after Enlightenment thinking.
- Authors
Espinoza, Roberto Che; Budwey, Stephanie A.
- Abstract
The authors consider Wilgefortis, a medieval Christian saint as an example of transing during the Enlightenment period. Topics include Wilgefortis' growing a beard just to avoid arranged marriage, the popularity of the cult of Wilgefortis throughout Europe, ways by which the images of Wilgefortis may be meaningful to transgender people of 21st century, and the idea of a Trans Christology.
- Subjects
WILGEFORTIS (Legendary saint); CHRISTIAN women saints; LEGENDS; MIDDLE Ages; TRANSGENDER people
- Publication
German Quarterly, 2023, Vol 96, Issue 2, p253
- ISSN
0016-8831
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/gequ.12352