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MADAGASCAR INFANTICIDE
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MADAGASCAR INFANTICIDE
A Madagascar couple lay their infant in the road along which cattle are driven, so that the animals will trample it and bear the responsibility for its death Date: 1845
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1845 Bear Cattle Driven Human Infant Madagascar Responsibility Sacrifice Trample Infanticide
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This haunting print captures a disturbing and heartbreaking custom from Madagascar in 1845. In this image, a couple is seen laying their infant in the road where cattle are driven, with the belief that the animals will trample it and bear the responsibility for its death. This act of infanticide sheds light on the dark and complex customs of this culture, where sacrifices were made in hopes of appeasing spirits or gods.
The juxtaposition of innocence and cruelty in this scene is truly chilling. The vulnerability of the helpless child contrasts sharply with the callousness of those who would sacrifice it for their own beliefs. It serves as a stark reminder of how traditions and rituals can sometimes lead to unimaginable acts of violence.
As we look back on this moment captured over a century ago, we are forced to confront uncomfortable truths about human nature and our capacity for both love and destruction. It is a powerful reminder that cultural practices can vary greatly across time and place, but ultimately all share in common our shared humanity.
This print serves as a poignant historical document, shedding light on a practice that may be difficult to comprehend but nonetheless demands our attention and reflection.
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