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One of the most common tortures initiated in antiquity and perfected in the Middle Ages. Not always reserved only for slaves or prisoners, in this case it was used on a courtesan. Stripped completely naked and tied in order to expose her beautiful body. Unlike how slaves are tortured, where the executioner stretches the body until the victim passes out, her the torture is less severe, but always painful, just enough to make her scream, but not so much that it would damage her limbs. This type of...