These were shamans described by Herodotus as "androgynous." They were believed to have been granted the gift of prophecy by the goddess Aphrodite (Artimpasa) and occupied a unique, sacred social status. (Ancient Egypt):

was often viewed as a symbol of wild, untamable nature and possesses a complex history involving the creation of the god Attis. (Ancient Egypt) : The god of the annual flooding of the Nile.

The relationship between the transgender community and the broader LGBTQ+ culture is one of deep interconnection, shared history, and distinct identity. While the "T" has always been an integral part of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others) acronym, the transgender experience offers unique perspectives on gender, identity, and social struggle.

: A person who was assigned male at birth but identifies as a woman [15, 10].