The Romans had a knack for blending genius with brutality, and nowhere is that more evident than in the “Poena Cullei.” Imagine being stitched into a sack with a monkey, chicken, snake, and sometimes even a dog—all while awaiting a watery grave. This gruesome punishment wasn’t just about justice; it was a twisted spectacle designed to leave no room for mercy or second chances. If the animals didn’t get you, the river surely would.
Chilling history behind one of the worst deaths ever that involves being thrown into a sack with a ‘monkey, chicken and snake’
