Are there any well - known fantasy castration play stories in literature?

One could consider the story of Attis in Greco - Roman mythology. His self - castration was part of a complex religious and mythological narrative. It was often associated with themes of devotion and transformation.

Yes, the practice of castration in the Ottoman harem is a well - known horror story. Young boys were castrated to serve in the harem, and the process was often botched, leading to high mortality rates. The survivors faced a life of servitude and the psychological trauma of having their manhood taken away.

In ancient China, there were also cases of castration. Some men were castrated to become eunuchs and serve in the imperial palace. These eunuchs often had complex roles. They could gain significant power and influence within the palace walls. For example, some eunuchs in Chinese history were involved in political intrigues. Their castration was a means to make them 'safe' servants in the eyes of the emperor, but it was also a form of extreme control over their bodies and lives.

There are also some historical accounts in certain tribal cultures where castration was used as a form of punishment or as part of a rite of passage. Although it's not clear if a 'castration band' was specifically used, these stories show how different cultures had very different and often harsh practices in the past. These practices are no longer acceptable in modern society due to our understanding of human rights and basic human dignity.

Yes, in some medieval European tales. There were stories where witches were said to be in league with the devil and were accused of performing dark magic. Some of these accusations included causing harm to men's reproductive abilities, which is related to castration. But these were mainly the result of superstition and fear - mongering during that era.

One could consider some historical - fiction works that touch on extreme punishments in ancient or medieval settings. For example, in some fictionalized accounts of the Byzantine Empire's legal system, there might be mentions in the background of such harsh punishments, but not as a main focus. However, these are often not very common as main plot elements in mainstream fiction.

I'm not aware of any well - known 'black cock fantasy stories' in a traditional sense. Most literature focuses on positive, ethical and diverse themes that don't involve such potentially ambiguous or inappropriate concepts.

In some medieval literature, there are tales of eunuchs in the courts. Their castration was often part of the political and social structure. These stories explore themes of loyalty, power, and the unique position of eunuchs in a hierarchical society. They were sometimes seen as more trustworthy because they couldn't have their own heirs and thus were less likely to plot for power in a traditional way.

Yes, in some old - fashioned rural - themed novels, there might be humorous descriptions of castrating animals. For example, in a certain pastoral novel, the young and inexperienced shepherd boy was tasked with castrating the lambs. He was so clumsy that the lambs ended up chasing him around the pen instead of him being in control. It was a funny scene that also showed his inexperience in the ways of the farm.

Yes, there might be some in certain works that deal with complex and often dark themes. For example, in some historical or fictional accounts that explore extreme forms of power, control, and identity within the context of homosexuality. However, these are not common and are usually part of very niche or avant - garde literature.