Photo Mug : Ordeal by Ducking
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Ordeal by Ducking
ORDEAL BY DUCKING The suspect is bound and thrown into a river; if he drowns he is innocent, if he floats he is guilty
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Bound Drowns Ducking Floats Guilty Innocent L Aw Ordeal Suspect Thrown Trial
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and captivating way to add a touch of history to your daily routine. Featuring an intriguing image from Mary Evans Picture Library, this mug showcases "Ordeal by Ducking," an ancient method of testing guilt or innocence. The suspenseful scene depicts a bound suspect being thrown into a river, with the belief that if he drowned, he was innocent, and if he floated, he was guilty. This 11-ounce ceramic mug is perfect for sipping your favorite hot beverage while pondering the intricacies of history. Embrace the past and make every sip an adventure with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
Ordeal by Ducking" was a bizarre and inhumane legal practice that originated in Europe during the Middle Aages, and was used as a method of determining guilt or innocence in various criminal trials. The photograph depicts a suspenseful moment during this archaic trial, with a bound and helpless suspect about to be thrown into a river as part of the ordeal. The man's hands are tied behind his back, and his feet are secured with ropes, leaving him completely at the mercy of the water. The belief behind this ordeal was that if the accused was innocent, they would be saved by divine intervention and would float on the surface of the water. However, if they were guilty, they would be weighed down by their sins and would drown. This belief was rooted in the ancient belief that water had the power to distinguish between the guilty and the innocent. The scene depicted in the photograph is likely to have taken place in a river or a pond, and the trial would have been witnessed by a large crowd of onlookers. The outcome of the ordeal would have been considered a divine judgment, and the verdict would have been final. Ordeal by Ducking was a brutal and inhumane practice, and it is hard to imagine the fear and anxiety that the accused must have felt as they were thrown into the water. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the dark and often brutal history of criminal trials, and the lengths that people were willing to go to in order to establish guilt or innocence. Despite the fact that this practice was eventually abolished, it is important to remember the historical significance of Ordeal by Ducking and the role it played in shaping the legal systems of Europe. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion, and the complex and often contradictory nature of justice throughout history.
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