Bestiality refers to cross-species sexual activity between humans and non-human animals. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, it differs from zoophilia, which describes the attraction t
Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print from Utagawa Kunisada's series, "Eight Canine Heroes of the House of Satomi", 1837
The taboo of zoophilia has led to stigmatized groups being accused of it, as with blood libel. This German illustration shows Jews performing bestiality on a Judensau, while Satan watches.
Miniature painting showing a Persian woman copulating with an animal, 9th century AH
Sodomy, also called buggery in British English, principally refers to either anal sex between people, or any sexual activity between a human and another animal. It may also mean any non-procreative se
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, John Martin, 1852
François Elluin, Sodomites provoking the wrath of God, from Le Pot-Pourri de Loth, 1781
Dante and Virgil interview the sodomites, from Guido da Pisa [it]'s commentary on the Commedia, c. 1345
Monks accused of sodomy burned at the stake, Ghent 1578