Koekchuch

Koekchuch is an extinct gender identity recorded among the Itelmens of Siberia. These were male assigned at birth individuals who behaved as women did, and were recorded in the late 18th century and early 19th century. [1][2]

References

  1. Pacific Homosexualities By Stephen O. Murray, p.160-161 Pacific Homosexualities
  2. Archaeology of Bruce Trigger: Theoretical Empiricism
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