Ancient Romans Would Throw You Into A Bag With A ‘Monkey, Chicken, And Snake’ If You Killed Your Own Parents
One of ancient Rome’s most infamous punishments, the poena cullei, was a horrifying fate reserved for those convicted of parricide—killing one’s parents. This gruesome penalty involved sealing the offender inside a sack with a monkey, a snake, and a chicken before throwing the sack into a river. The panicked animals, coupled with the tight confinement,