Mutilation Collection (#3)

"Mutilation: A Haunting Tapestry of Tragedy and Resilience" From the enigmatic realm of UFOs to the harrowing aftermath of World War I

Mutilation Collection: Nero Pauses for a Drink during the Mutilation of His Mothers Bo

Nero Pauses for a Drink during the Mutilation of His Mothers Body; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Mutilation Collection: ENGLAND: BARONS WAR. After the Battle of Evesham, 4 August 1265, won by an army

ENGLAND: BARONS WAR. After the Battle of Evesham, 4 August 1265, won by an army loyal to King Henry III, Simon de Montford, 6th Earl of Leicester, is killed and his body mutilated

Saw-whet owl foot

The coots flanged feet

ARMENIAN MARTYRS. Line engraving, late 19th century

Hundu Festival
The Thaipusan Festival in Singapore where self- mutilation plays a key role. Here the Kavardie-bearer moves through the crowd out of the temple grounds. Date: February 1964

Mutilation Collection: Aissaouas Mutilation

Aissaouas Mutilation
Moslem fanatics at Kairouan, a holy city of Tunisia, seem to feel no pain as they inflict fearful mutilations on their own bodies

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"Mutilation: A Haunting Tapestry of Tragedy and Resilience" From the enigmatic realm of UFOs to the harrowing aftermath of World War I, the concept has woven its way through history, leaving behind a trail of haunting tales. One such tale emerges from Missouri's cattle fields, where mysterious incidents of cattle they have baffled both scientists and locals alike. In stark contrast, a poignant snapshot from 1918 reveals Anna Coleman Ladd's remarkable work with the American Red Cross during World War I. Masks crafted meticulously from pre-war photographs offer solace to soldiers bearing disfigured faces - a testament to their resilience in the face of unimaginable pain. Delving further into history's tapestry, we encounter Joerg Greimold's chilling depiction of "L'arrachage de la poitrine de Sainte Agathe" - an oil painting that captures the agony endured by Saint Agatha as her breast is forcibly removed. This macabre artwork serves as a reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty throughout centuries past. Traveling eastward to China, we confront another form - foot binding. The shocking result is revealed in images depicting girls with agonizingly deformed feet; a practice steeped in tradition but marred by lasting physical consequences. Venturing into mythology and artistry combined, Saturn's brutal act upon Uranus unfolds before our eyes in ancient frescoes. This mythological tale symbolizes power dynamics and highlights how even celestial beings are not immune to acts of violence and destruction. Dante Alighieri takes us on an infernal journey within his Divine Comedy where sowers discord meet their gruesome fate in Canto 28. Gustave Doré masterfully illustrates this scene, capturing Dante’s vivid imagination as he encounters these mutilated souls condemned for their divisive actions.