Torture: Types Of Torture And Purpose

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Types of torture and purpose:
Pear of Anguish:
The device was inserted into one of the prisoner's orifices — the vagina for women, the anus for homosexuals, and the mouth for liars and blasphemers. The device featured four metal leaves that slowly separated from each other as the torturer turned the screw at the top. It rarely caused death, but was often followed by other torture methods.

Knee Splitter:
Popular during the Inquisition, this device consisted of two spiked wood blocks which were placed in front of and behind the knee. Spikes varied from 3 to 20, and amount used depended on the status of prisoner and nature of the crime.

The Brazen Bull:
Similar to being boiled alive, this bronze bull would roast victim’s to death, as the fire

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