Myths & mysteries
Pillar-sitters were tied down to prevent falls
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Sleeping on a tiny column high in the sky comes with obvious fatal risks. To avoid plummeting to a highly embarrassing death while catching a quick nap, these dedicated ascetics had to physically strap themselves to posts. It was the absolute most intense version of using a safety harness ever devised.
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