Myths & mysteries
Mortification of the flesh was heavily praised
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Instead of being deeply concerned, historical society heavily cheered when people physically destroyed themselves. If someone chose to viciously starve, freeze, or heavily whip themselves, crowds gathered in massive awe to heavily praise their iron willpower. Pain was heavily treated as the ultimate spectator sport.
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