Pagan Ritual Nudity

<p>Rituals are a big part of this funny human experience, aren't they?</p><br><p>Whether that's morning rituals like making your bed... or pagan rituals that involve stripping down to your birthday suit for certain ceremonies.</p><br><p>The importance of nakedness is a big part of it, too, that can help separate you from this world and bring you closer to nature, and other realms.</p><br><p>What other ways have naked rituals played a part in our history? And are they still practiced today?</p><br><p>Joining Kate is the fantastic friend of the show, Ronald Hutton, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pagan-Religions-Ancient-British-Isles/dp/0631189467" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><u>The Pagan Rituals of the British Isles</u></em></a><em><u>,</u> </em>to help us find out.</p><br><p>This podcast was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><br><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a> for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT</p><p><u>You can take part in our listener survey</u><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u> here</u></a><u>.</u></p><br><p>Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>