Phalaris and the Brazen Bull: A Tale of Tyranny and Torture.

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The Brazen Bull, The Brazen Bull: Ancient Greece's Most Dreaded Torture.
One of the most terrifying torture devices in ancient history was used during the reign of Phalaris, the tyrant of Akragas. This gruesome execution method turned human screams into the eerie bellowing of a bull, symbolizing the cruelty of ancient power. Join us as we explore the dark history of the Brazen Bull, the twisted mind of its inventor, Perillos, and the grim fate that befell both the tyrant and his victims. Learn how this device became a lasting reminder of the extremes rulers went to in ancient Greece to maintain their control through fear and violence.

References:

1. Diodorus Siculus, Library of History. Diodorus gives an extended account of Phalaris and the use of the Brazen Bull, presenting an immediate history of the event from antiquity.


2. Pliny the Elder, Natural History - Pliny mentions the Brazen Bull in the said work, focusing on its cruelty and giving insight into the moral standpoint of later Roman society with such torture methods.


3. A Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography, edited by John Marincola—This book covers the general background of ancient Greek historiography and mentions of Phalaris, helping place it within a historical framework.


4. Greek Tyrants and Their Cruelty: Phalaris of Akragas"-Journal of Ancient History and Archaeology -This academic article deals with the tyranny of Phalaris and presents a deep discussion of the social, political, and moral aftermath caused by his rule, including the use of the Brazen Bull.

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