Poena Cullei: Rome’s Most Bizarre and Terrifying Punishment - Crime and Punishment 5

Описание: Some punishments weren’t just meant to kill — they were meant to erase you.

In ancient Rome, few crimes were seen as more monstrous than parricide — the murder of one’s own father. And for such a crime, the Romans devised one of the most bizarre and terrifying punishments in history: Poena Cullei.

The guilty were sewn inside a leather sack… along with a dog, a monkey, a snake, and a rooster. Then, they were thrown into the river — alive.

In this episode of our “Crime and Punishment” series, we uncover the symbolic horror behind Poena Cullei, why the Romans chose those specific animals, and what this punishment reveals about Roman justice and fear.

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🕯️ History isn’t just about heroes and empires — it’s about what people do when they believe justice demands cruelty.

📚 Based on ancient sources including Ulpian, Paulus, and the Digest of Justinian.

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