 Halotus was also known to have been a eunuch . There are many possible reasons for this but the most likely is related to the possibility of sexual contact between servant and master ; a prohibition against sexual contact between royalty and servants , guards and slaves was not uncommon in many parts of the world during Halotus ' era and it was thought that male castration would prevent this . Halotus may have been required to submit to castration in order to hold his position . 
