Cultural Reactions from Flagellation to Hedonism

Delve into the range of psycho-social responses people had to the plague and to the knowledge of its inescapability. Explore the flagellant movement, whose adherents tortured themselves publicly to atone for the sins of the world. On the opposite end, learn about extreme hedonistic responses, from sexual licentiousness to choreomania"-obsessive ritual dancing.

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  • Originally Aired October 31, 2016
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created November 22, 2020 by
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  • Modified November 22, 2020 by
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