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'''Breaking on the wheel''' is a [[torture method]] and [[execution method]]. A [[condemned|condemned individual]] is bound to and his or her [[body]] is broken against a [[Breaking Wheel|breaking wheel]]. A breaking wheel consists of a large spoked [[wheel]]. It is to the spokes that the condemned is lashed and it is against them that his or her [[bone|bones]] are shattered with the use of a [[cudgel]] or [[hammer]]. The wheel may be mounted so as to turn readily and afford a better spectacle to an [[audience]]. The condemned individaul may be left bound to the wheel to die in excruciating [[pain]] and with infinite slowness or, more mercifully, may be [[bludgeoned]] to [[death]] straight away. The body of the condemned individual, whether dead or still alive, is often offered up to the [[crow|crows]], with the wheel either remaining in place or being raised up to better afford a warning to all. The [[limb|limbs]] of the condemend individual, once their bones are sufficiently pulverised, may be woven between the spokes to form a macabre [[tapestry]]. | '''Breaking on the wheel''' is a [[torture method]] and [[execution method]]. A [[condemned|condemned individual]] is bound to and his or her [[body]] is broken against a [[Breaking Wheel|breaking wheel]]. A breaking wheel consists of a large spoked [[wheel]]. It is to the spokes that the condemned is lashed and it is against them that his or her [[bone|bones]] are shattered with the use of a [[cudgel]] or [[hammer]]. The wheel may be mounted so as to turn readily and afford a better spectacle to an [[audience]]. The condemned individaul may be left bound to the wheel to die in excruciating [[pain]] and with infinite slowness or, more mercifully, may be [[bludgeoned]] to [[death]] straight away. The body of the condemned individual, whether dead or still alive, is often offered up to the [[crow|crows]], with the wheel either remaining in place or being raised up to better afford a warning to all. The [[limb|limbs]] of the condemend individual, once their bones are sufficiently pulverised, may be woven between the spokes to form a macabre [[tapestry]]. | ||
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[[Category:Cause of Death]] | [[Category:Cause of Death]] | ||
[[Category:Torture Method]] | [[Category:Torture Method]] | ||
Revision as of 02:07, 13 October 2011
Breaking on the wheel is a torture method and execution method. A condemned individual is bound to and his or her body is broken against a breaking wheel. A breaking wheel consists of a large spoked wheel. It is to the spokes that the condemned is lashed and it is against them that his or her bones are shattered with the use of a cudgel or hammer. The wheel may be mounted so as to turn readily and afford a better spectacle to an audience. The condemned individaul may be left bound to the wheel to die in excruciating pain and with infinite slowness or, more mercifully, may be bludgeoned to death straight away. The body of the condemned individual, whether dead or still alive, is often offered up to the crows, with the wheel either remaining in place or being raised up to better afford a warning to all. The limbs of the condemend individual, once their bones are sufficiently pulverised, may be woven between the spokes to form a macabre tapestry.
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