Definitions by Argonak
Heretic's Fork
noun:
A medieval torture device which consisted of a two-sided fork which would be strapped to the victims neck so that any movement of the jaw caused extreme pain.
The victim was then forced to say the word "abiuro" which is latin for "I recant" or else they were hung or burned at the stake.
This device qualifies as a funkatron.
A medieval torture device which consisted of a two-sided fork which would be strapped to the victims neck so that any movement of the jaw caused extreme pain.
The victim was then forced to say the word "abiuro" which is latin for "I recant" or else they were hung or burned at the stake.
This device qualifies as a funkatron.
Tom: "I don't really think that god exists..."
Bill: "STFU or Im gonna tell the pope and he will strap a Heretic's Fork to your neck!"
Tom: "..."
Bill: "STFU or Im gonna tell the pope and he will strap a Heretic's Fork to your neck!"
Tom: "..."
Heretic's Fork by Argonak April 12, 2008
Tongue Tearer
noun:
A rather simple torture device where large tongs/calipers are used to tear out the victim's tongue.
Popular way to punish heratics...so that they don't spread their blasphamy.
A rather simple torture device where large tongs/calipers are used to tear out the victim's tongue.
Popular way to punish heratics...so that they don't spread their blasphamy.
Tongue Tearer by Argonak April 12, 2008
Judas Chair
This torture device, also known as the Judas Cradle, was implimented often by the Spanish Inquisition.
The victim was hoisted up by a rope and forced to sit on top of a pyramid shaped device, thereby causing rectal trauma of several kinds.
The victim was hoisted up by a rope and forced to sit on top of a pyramid shaped device, thereby causing rectal trauma of several kinds.
Judas Chair by Argonak April 12, 2008
Crocodile Shears
noun:
One of the most appaling torture devices to ever be implimented. This is an iron pincer with hemicylindrical blades that formed a long narrow tube when closed together.
The inside was lined with sharp spikes (which are often heated red-hot before use). This device was clamped to the victim's penis and once the penis has been "cooked" enough, the penis was ripped off.
One of the most appaling torture devices to ever be implimented. This is an iron pincer with hemicylindrical blades that formed a long narrow tube when closed together.
The inside was lined with sharp spikes (which are often heated red-hot before use). This device was clamped to the victim's penis and once the penis has been "cooked" enough, the penis was ripped off.
Crocodile Shears by Argonak April 12, 2008
Brazen Bull
A particularly nasty torture/execution device.
A hollow bull is cast entirely out of brass with a door on the side. After the condemed was placed inside, the door was closed and a fire was set underneath the bull. This caused the bottom of the bull to become "red-hot" and thus burning/roasting the victim.
The head of the ox was designed with a complex system of tubes and stops so that the prisoner's screams were converted into sounds like the bellowing of an infuriated bull.
A hollow bull is cast entirely out of brass with a door on the side. After the condemed was placed inside, the door was closed and a fire was set underneath the bull. This caused the bottom of the bull to become "red-hot" and thus burning/roasting the victim.
The head of the ox was designed with a complex system of tubes and stops so that the prisoner's screams were converted into sounds like the bellowing of an infuriated bull.
Combine the horrors of claustraphobia, suffocation, and burning at the stake, and you have the brazen bull. This is some fucked up shit.
Brazen Bull by Argonak April 12, 2008