caldrail Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 An important point about crucifixion is that the victim dehydrates. Although inactive (obviously) surely the victim would perish in a matter of days through lack of water especially in hot climates. And thats without the discomfort of being lashed/nailed up there in the first place. Starvation isn't really an issue because the victim would be dead before this had an effect. As for asphyxiation, I can't really say, but if it did add to the torture it would only do so when the victim was already close to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullafelix Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 An important point about crucifixion is that the victim dehydrates. Although inactive (obviously) surely the victim would perish in a matter of days through lack of water especially in hot climates. And thats without the discomfort of being lashed/nailed up there in the first place. Starvation isn't really an issue because the victim would be dead before this had an effect. As for asphyxiation, I can't really say, but if it did add to the torture it would only do so when the victim was already close to death. Along those lines I would just like to add the easily ignored fact of heatstroke, less of a problem in Northern Gaul perhaps where hypothermia might be the issue. I mean its a bit exposed up there really isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldrail Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Surely they weren't deprived of a loincloth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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