Gender diversity in ancient Rome

Who were the Galli, and what can they tell us about the diversity of gender expression in ancient Rome? Learn about the male priests known as Galli, who dressed exclusively as women, and how they were perceived by generations of leaders, writers and everyday citizens in the Roman empire.

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The Galli: Breaking Roman Gender Norms

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The Galli: Breaking Roman Gender Norms. English Heritage. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/lgbtq-history/the-galli/

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