Also known as the Iron Maiden. It is often linked to the Middle Ages, though there is reason to believe that, in fact, it was not conceived until the end of the 18th century. The Nuremberg in its title is due to the fact that the most famous version of the “Maiden” was constructed there. Initially, there was a model created with holes instead of spikes through which long nails were push through one by one, but the device was later modified.
The classic “Iron Maiden” design consists of a female sarcophagus, 7 feet tall, with a Virgin Head placed on top. A person placed inside suffers from both claustrophobia and the horrible pain of punctures from the spikes. The spikes were placed so that vital organs are not hit. This draws out the offender’s torment considerably. The points stab the arms, legs, stomach, eyes, shoulders and buttocks, all at once. Repeated opening and closing of the doors inflicts deep, bleeding wounds.
The darkness, as well as the fear of the unknown, make the torture psychologically unbearable. In the end, the murderous offender sinks to the bottom of the chamber, his dead body often thrown into a river.
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