Myths & mysteries
Early hermits intentionally lived in infested swamps
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Because a barren desert simply was not miserable enough, some particularly eager ascetics sought out marshes loaded with massive swarms of aggressive insects. They allowed themselves to be relentlessly bitten day and night to test their total endurance against earthly pain. It was the ultimate, horrific exposure therapy designed to make the suffering of the regular world look like a luxury resort.
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