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The brazen bull was a horrifying torture device that originated in ancient Greece. It was essentially a hollow metal sculpture of a bull, with an entrance at the top for the victim’s head.  Supposedly, the victim would be locked inside and burned to death. The brazen bull was used to execute criminals and political opponents, and its gruesome history has earned it a place in infamy. Sounds pretty horrifying, right?  The only problem is that, by all accounts, the Brazen Bull was likely a fictional device. So let’s take a look at where this mythical torture device originated. Depiction of the Brazen Bull The History of the Brazen Bull The legend of the Brazen Bull begins with Perillos of Athens, who supposedly presented the device to Phalaris, the ruler of Acragas in Sicily.  Perillos claimed that the Brazen Bull was a more humane way to execute criminals, but in reality, it was even more brutal than traditional methods of execution. Phalaris was said to be so impressed with the Brazen Bull that he ordered Perillos to be the first to test it. Perillos was placed inside the bull, but he quickly realized that the device was not as humane as he had claimed.  He begged to be released, but Phalaris refused. Perillos was eventually cooked to death inside the Brazen Bull, becoming the first victim of this brutal execution device. Phalaris being forced in the Brazen Bull How did it work? The Brazen Bull was essentially a giant, hollow bronze statue in the shape of a bull. It had a door on one side, where the victim was placed. The door was then sealed, trapping the victim inside.  A fire was then lit beneath the bull, heating the bronze until it became red-hot. The victim’s screams inside the bull were supposed to be channeled through a series of tubes, making it sound like the bull was bellowing. Origins of the story Diodorus Siculus was the first to write of the Brazen Bull, centuries after Perillos supposedly died in his own creation. It was supposedly used to execute many other people over the years and was supposedly popular among the Sicilian tyrants, who used it to eliminate anyone who posed a threat to their rule. This included political opponents, rebels, and even innocent bystanders who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Later, in Ancient Rome, some sources claim several emperors used the Brazen Bull on Christians, like Saint Eustace and Saint Antipas. Depiction of many types of torture Brazen Bull: Fact or Fiction? Despite these gruesome stories, there is no concrete evidence that the Brazen Bull existed. Siculus wrote of the device centuries after its invention, and any contemporary sources do not back up any use in the Roman Empire. Some historians believe it may have been based on an actual device, while others argue that it is a purely mythical creation. The lack of hard evidence makes it impossible to say whether the Brazen Bull was real. In all likelihood, it wasn’t, much like other fictional twisted torture devices like the Pear of Anguish. The post The Brazen Bull: One of History’s Most Notorious Punishments first appeared on History Defined.

There may be a day in the distant future when we look back on the field in Butler, Pennsylvania and wonder if this is where everything changed. As it is, Americans woke up Sunday morning to a very different world. In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s literal brush with death,...

These truly are some wicked, demented, and evil people. Well, we all know Joe Biden is “demented” …. of both uses of that word! But so are all the rest of these Far-Left losers claiming last night that President Trump fell asleep at the Republican National Convention. It’s pure lies and here’s the worst part — it’s not a mistake.  These people are lying right to your face and they know it’s an obvious lie. You’ve probably seen garbage like this floating around all day long on Twitter: If Trump can’t stay awake at his own convention, how is he going to stay awake for America, I think it’s time he should step down and let someone much younger take his place and who is not a convicted felon take his place.pic.twitter.com/Hxkd9Voj06 — Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) July 16, 2024 Absolutely reckless lies. These are clips taken entirely out of context and deceptively edited to make it look like President Trump was sleepy. The man survived an assassination attempt, got up and yelled “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!” and showed more bravery, courage and ENERGY than all of these Far Left libtards put together! The man was so full of vim and vigor he even pushed down an entire Secret Service group so he could get his shoes and give a message of hope to the crowd. The man is a legend. So even if he did doze off at the RNC, it would be expected — BUT HE DIDN’T. No folks, he was closing his eyes for a prayer, which I will show you in no uncertain terms in just a minute. But let’s be fair, perhaps these evil people posting these lies online maybe truly didn’t know.  After all, these Godless heathens probably have no idea what a prayer is!  So perhaps I need to stand corrected and maybe they aren’t “lying” after all…maybe they’re just completely Godless heathens with hard hearts of stone.  One or the other I guess. Here’s the truth: If Alex Cole can’t tell the truth – that Trump closed his eyes during a prayer – then I think it’s time he should deactivate his account and let someone who is not a liar take his place. pic.twitter.com/GpZ6fO3pXE — Cillian (@CilComLFC) July 16, 2024 Here are multiple angles showing the TRUTH: JUST ANNOUNCED: All they do is lie! These people are sick! Anyone who saying ‘sleepy Trump’ is a POS! This is a propaganda! The truth is President Trump closed his eye during a prayer!!! Here’s sleepy Joe sleeping during Hawaii ceremony to remember victims of Maui fires. pic.twitter.com/TcDWCsyYdU — AJ Huber (@Huberton) July 16, 2024 These people are sick! Definitely very confused: For confused leftists, President Trump is listening to something called a “prayer.” It is typical to close one’s eyes during this activity. https://t.co/gKCnyXoeyz — Michael Knowles (@michaeljknowles) July 16, 2024 The guy who did the prayer was actually really hilarious and President Trump was smiling so big! So good to see. Take a look: OMG I’ve never seen Trump SMILE so BIG! Priest Does a Trump Impression and Dance before prayer https://t.co/ZfBJMEvCY3 pic.twitter.com/NBlIJddVQn — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) July 16, 2024 This man goes to UFC events and stays till 1:00am….you really think he fell asleep at the RNC? Wake up! RELATED REPORT: ICONIC: President Trump Makes Surprise Appearance At RNC Day 1 This is absolutely iconic. Clearly overcome with many different emotions, President Trump has just made a surprise appearance at Day 1 of the Republican National Convention. The love from the crowd and the emotion from everyone who greeted him is off the charts. And you can tell our President is even a changed man himself (more on that in a big report I’m working on tomorrow). Watch: NOW – Trump, visibly emotional, makes first public appearance, since assassination attempt, at RNC. pic.twitter.com/0vpjcKzRsl — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) July 16, 2024 Full video player here: THE TEFLON DON pic.twitter.com/pLs4r1Lxu2 — VINCENT OSHANA (@VincentOshana) July 16, 2024 Even Speaker Johnson was fired up: EVEN STOIC SPEAKER JOHNSON FIRED UP BY TRUMP’S ELECTRIC RNC RETURN Speaker Mike Johnson, known for his typically reserved demeanor, showed uncharacteristic enthusiasm during Trump’s dramatic return to the RNC stage. As “Proud to Be an American” blared and the crowd chanted… https://t.co/vPy2nfngLg pic.twitter.com/Ed3JDLrJ0o — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 16, 2024 Different footage here: He seems truly emotionally moved. It is good to see him doing ok. What a horrible thing for anyone to endure. pic.twitter.com/CQz0snt8Gc — Jenna Ellis (@realJennaEllis) July 16, 2024 This was also an incredible moment and powerful speech: WATCH: @DaRealAmberRose gave a very powerful speech tonight at the RNC convention. She spoke about how she believed the lies about Donald Trump, and then she did her own research, and found out she had been lied to. Amber has 23 MILLION Instagram followers. Democrats are… pic.twitter.com/1XExC6NNlL — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 16, 2024 Amber Rose admits she was fooled by the lying media about Trump in her RNC speech. pic.twitter.com/qMGHoJWtv0 — TaraBull (@TaraBull808) July 16, 2024 How many millions of Americans are experiencing the very same thing? Meanwhile, the Secret Service protection appears….much improved. It appears Trump has over a dozen security guards protecting him now. The idiotic secret service woman who ate too many donuts and can’t holster a gun is officially gone. I can’t imagine what he must feel like considering he probably felt a since of shock and ptsd after nearly… pic.twitter.com/r5AvQPck3p — Green Lives Matter (@Ultrafrog17) July 16, 2024 The Ponytail Brigade seems to have been fired: Looks like his Secret Service agents are all a bit taller now. pic.twitter.com/n9NQ87sVo0 — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) July 16, 2024 And we have to end with this…. It was SO good to see President Trump smiling so big at this: OMG I’ve never seen Trump SMILE so BIG! Priest Does a Trump Impression and Dance before prayer https://t.co/ZfBJMEvCY3 pic.twitter.com/NBlIJddVQn — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) July 16, 2024