Eunuchs

Eunuchs are individuals who have been castrated, meaning their testes or ovaries have been removed or rendered non-functional, often historically for specific social or political roles. In many cultures, they served as guards, advisors, or officials within royal courts, as their unique status was believed to ensure loyalty and prevent them from establishing competing power bases. Eunuchs can be male or female, though historically the term is often associated with males. The practice has varied worldwide and across time periods, but today it is rare and generally viewed in a historical or medical context rather than a social role.