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Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to
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Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to
Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen bull in which to execute criminals. The victims were shut up in the bull then baked alive when fires were lit underneath. Phalaris tested out the vile invention on Perillus who thus became the first victim of his own ingenuity. 6th century BC
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This haunting print captures the dark tale of Phalaris, the tyrant of Agrigentum in ancient Sicily. In 570 BC, this ruthless ruler commissioned Perillus of Athens to create a brazen bull, an invention that would serve as a chilling form of capital punishment for criminals. The victims were cruelly shut inside the bull and then subjected to a horrifying fate - they were baked alive when fires were lit underneath. However, little did Phalaris know that his own twisted ingenuity would turn against him. Seeking to test out his vile creation, he chose Perillus as its first victim. As the flames engulfed the brazen bull, it became clear that no one could escape its merciless grasp, not even its creator. This image transports us back to the 6th century BC and serves as a reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty and innovation in equal measure. It is a testament to how power can corrupt even those who believe themselves untouchable. As we gaze upon this photograph from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are confronted with the chilling reality of ancient Greek punishment methods. It serves as a stark reminder that history holds countless stories filled with both darkness and ingenuity - tales that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.
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