Nasir Al Din Al Tusi

The Sultan's Sex Potions

Arab Aphrodisiacs in the Middle Ages
Herausgeber: Newman, Daniel L / Übersetzer: Newman, Daniel L

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Produktbeschreibung

A classic work of Arabic literature devoted to eroticism and sexuality.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Saqi Books
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Mai 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 223mm x 144mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 465g
• ISBN-13: 9780863567476
• ISBN-10: 0863567479
• Artikelnr.: 39497425

Autorenporträt

Nasir al-Din al-Tusi : A Persian polymath and prolific writer, Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274) built up a large body of work, ranging across a number of disciplines including mathematics, geometry, mineralogy, astronomy, medicine, philosophy and theology. The Muslim scholar Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) considered Tusi to be the greatest of the later Persian scholars. Daniel L. Newman: Daniel L. Newman is Head of the Arabic Studies Department, Professor of Arabic and Course Director of the MA in Arabic-English Translation and Interpreting at the University of Durham, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Note on Transcription
Introduction:
1. Arabic Erotic Literature
2. The Author
3. The Sultan's Compounds
Contents and Structure
Language
The Arabic Manuscripts
Sources and Transmission
Symbols and Abbreviations
Translation:
Chapter One: explanation of the organization of human beings, their
dispositions, etc.
Chapter Two: description of simple remedies, their benefit, properties,
etc.
Chapter Three: description of simple drugs , which are the main medicines,
especially for the strengthening of bodily functions, increase in sexual
potency, lust, sperm, etc.
Chapter Four: description of compound drugs that ward off illnesses,
strengthen performance during sexual intercourse, protect against
obstructions, increase sperm and lust; description of compound remedies and
sweets that are beneficial for human temperament and rectify it, that
remove paralysis in the body and limpness of the limbs, and increase sexual
potency.
Chapter Five: description of syrups that rectify spoiled temperaments,
clean the blood and body, invigorate coitus and are of great benefit.
Chapter Six: description of stomachs that raise the spirits and ward off
boredom, are highly beneficial for the stomach and strengthen it; remove
jaundice and phlegm; cut short melancholy; are beneficial for the brain;
open up obstruction in organs; reduce foul wind; strengthen the lungs;
protect against headache and catarrh; and strengthen innate heat and all
bodily actions.
Chapter Seven: description of the remedies that extract and expel the wind
and coldness arising from the hip, back and organs; that remove moisture,
yellow and black bile from the stomach, intestines and other parts of the
body.
Chapter Eight: description of enemas which remove joint ache; protect
against foul wind and expels them from the body, lungs, sciatica; removes
back pain, colic; strengthen the back and hip, and all functions.
Chapter Nine: description of the bandages that are tied around the hip
during the four seasons and of everything that is appropriate for each
season in order not to offend human nature and cause illness.
Chapter Ten: description of the conditions and manner [of sexual
intercourse] so as to avoid harm and weakness (sc. impotence).
Chapter Eleven: description of medicines with which to rub the penis so
that it becomes strong, long, and erect.
Chapter Twelve: description of medicines to rub on the penis so that it
becomes erect and long, as is desirable.
Chapter Thirteen: description of medicines that are rubbed in between the
fingers and toes so that they are useful in sexual intercourse, strengthen
it and prevent weakness from occurring as a result of frequent intercourse.
Chapter Fourteen: description of the pills which are placed in the mouth
during sexual intercourse to increase the individual's pleasure.
Chapter Fifteen: description of the positions during sexual intercourse
that provide pleasure to both the man and the women, as reported by
physicians.
Chapter Sixteen: description of medicines which, if used by women colours
their faces and cheeks pink, with intercourse becoming highly pleasurable,
to the extent that no-one can have sex with them anymore due to their
hotness and narrowness.
Chapter Seventeen: description of the medicines that prevent pregnancy in a
woman so that she remains like a virgin girl for ever.
Chapter Eighteen: description of the medicines that result in a woman
becoming pregnant, if Allah the Almighty wills it.
Arabic Text
Appendix: List of Erotic Works
References
Index of Proper Names
Index of Arabic Terms
Index of English Terms