The Horrors of Poena Cullei

Romans had a punishment worse than crucifixion. It was called Poena Cullei, the penalty of the

sack. If you killed a family member, they'd tie you inside a leather bag with

a dog, a rooster, a snake, and a monkey. Then they'd throw

the sack into the river. You'd drown slowly while being bitten and clawed in complete

darkness. The animals, terrified and desperate, would attack anything they could reach.

The punishment was designed to deny you a proper burial, making your soul wander forever.

Death by crucifixion was public and slow, but at least you could breathe.