06-06-2013, 01:30 PM
https://www.google.com/search?q=roman+fl...66&bih=653
The word flagellum means, literally, "little whip" or "scourge" in English. So it was not a club (fustus). A Roman flagellum often contained bone, metal or some say, glass bits on the business end of the leather thongs. They were not long like the 18th century nautical "cat o' nine tails". They were shorter thongs, but quite effective. A person who was whipped (scourged) with one might die of shock, blood loss or infection following such a treatment. Not a great afternoon for the victim.
The word flagellum means, literally, "little whip" or "scourge" in English. So it was not a club (fustus). A Roman flagellum often contained bone, metal or some say, glass bits on the business end of the leather thongs. They were not long like the 18th century nautical "cat o' nine tails". They were shorter thongs, but quite effective. A person who was whipped (scourged) with one might die of shock, blood loss or infection following such a treatment. Not a great afternoon for the victim.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
