Flogging Judas Iscariot
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Flogging Judas Iscariot
Easter ceremony on board a Portugese ship in the London docks showing the sailors flogging a dummy Judas Iscariot. Date: 1876
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1876 Ceremony Docks Dummy Easter Flogging Iscariot Judas Sailors Portugese
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This intriguing photograph captures an unusual Easter tradition that once took place on board a Portuguese ship docked in London in 1876. The image shows a group of sailors gathered around a dummy figure of Judas Iscariot, the infamous disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ. With ropes in hand, they appear to be administering a harsh flogging to the effigy, an act symbolizing the punishment Judas endured after his betrayal. The origins of this peculiar ritual are rooted in the rich maritime history of Portugal and its connection to the Holy Land. Portuguese sailors, many of whom were devout Catholics, would bring wooden Judas figures on their voyages as a way to ward off evil spirits and ensure safe travels. Upon their return to Portugal, they would perform the flogging ceremony as a penance for Judas's sins and to cleanse the ship of any misfortune that may have befallen it during the journey. The photograph, taken in 1876, offers a unique glimpse into this fascinating aspect of maritime and religious history. The sailors' determined expressions and the intensity of the scene convey the solemnity and gravity of the moment, making it a captivating and thought-provoking image. This photograph is an essential addition to any collection focusing on historical religious practices, maritime history, or the cultural traditions of the Portuguese community.
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