In Genesis, we read the infamous story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. Potiphar's wife (who is named Zuleikha, at least according Sefer HaYashar) repeatedly makes sexual advances on Joseph, and as we know, Joseph consistently stays true to his morals (not to mention loyalty to Potiphar) and staunchly refuses (even resulting to running away)!
I've always wondered why Zuleikha would make more than one attempt after she is clearly rejected, and why she should would be so "desperate."
But it occurred to me, that possibly Potiphar was a eunuch. In ancient Egypt, court officials were often castrated so that the authoritative powers knew that their "second in commands" were not a threat to their women. Do you think this is a likely scenario for Potiphar? And Zuleikha wasn't being satisfied by her husband physically? (By no means, am I giving her an excuse for her lewd behavior, but it may help me better understand the historical context). Do you think this is a viable possibility?
