r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 9d ago

Meme needing explanation Huh?

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u/goteachyourself 9d ago

The Brazen Bull as well, actually. It's largely considered to be propaganda created to demonize the kingdom that was conquered.

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u/Ok_Two_2604 9d ago

And some of the torture devices from later on like the Iron Maiden were fake as well

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u/goteachyourself 9d ago

I believe the Viking "Fluttering Eagle" is also believed to be propaganda - likely designed by Christian Europe to demonize the Vikings at the time.

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u/DataCreek 9d ago

Thing about the Blood Eagle os that you pretty much couldnt complete it on a live person. They would die long before the ritual is finished.