Medieval Torture Devices
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Published
04/30/2009
Gallery of freaky Medieval torture devices
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Judas Cradle -
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The Virgin of Nuremberg: Spikes do not pierce vital organs. Victim remains alive. Sound proof when closed. -
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The Saw -
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The Garrottee: Used in Spain until 1975. Collar tightens asphysiating the victim. Iron in back crushed the spinal cord. -
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Rectal, Oral and Vaginal Pear: Used to punish men guilty of sodomy and women guilty of adultery. -
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The Chastity Belt -
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Inquisitional Chairs: Covered in spikes on the back, seat, arm-rests, leg-rests and foot-rests. Chairs often made of iron and could be heated. -
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Cat's Paw or Spanish Tickler: Used to rip a victim's flesh to shreds. -
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Mask of Infamy: Used for humiliation during public torture, but some contained inner devices. -
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Heretic's Fork -
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The Guillotine: German engravings depict similar devices centuries before the French Revolution.
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