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Flagellants. At time of Black Death in Europe, sect went through streets scourging
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Flagellants. At time of Black Death in Europe, sect went through streets scourging
Flagellants. At time of Black Death in Europe, sect went through streets scourging themselves in attempt to take sins of population on themselves and save them from Gods wrath manifested in form of plague. Woodcut 1493
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1493 Attempt Black Bubonic Death Form Medicine Plague Population Save Sect Streets Time Woodcut Epidemics Epidemiology Flagellants Manifested Scourging Sins Wrath
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This print from 1493 depicts a haunting scene during the time of the Black Death in Europe. In an attempt to save their population from God's wrath, a sect known as the Flagellants took to the streets, scourging themselves as a means of taking on the sins of their community. This woodcut image serves as a powerful reminder of the desperate measures people resorted to in order to combat this devastating plague. The bubonic plague, with its origins shrouded in mystery and its effects spreading like wildfire, brought about unparalleled fear and despair across Europe. As medical knowledge was limited at that time, many turned to religious practices for salvation. The Flagellants believed that by inflicting pain upon themselves through self-flagellation, they could appease God's anger and halt the spread of this deadly disease. In this woodcut print, we witness these devoted individuals marching through the streets with fervor etched onto their faces. Their actions were driven by faith and desperation - an embodiment of both hope and sacrifice amidst unimaginable suffering. Today, this image stands as a testament to human resilience in times of epidemics and serves as a poignant reminder of our collective history. It offers us insight into how communities grappled with diseases before modern medicine or epidemiology existed; reminding us not only of our progress but also emphasizing the importance of compassion and unity when faced with adversity.
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