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This tradition originates from shamanic times in Asia. According to belief, emperors were shadows of the god (which is sky) and some respect(!) was needed when
by cagataygurturk 9y ago
This tradition originates from shamanic times in Asia. According to belief, emperors were shadows of the god (which is sky) and some respect(!) was needed when an emperor was murdered. The very same tradition can be also seen in Mongols. See the death of Jamukha: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamukha https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamukha
- mikhailfranco 9y agoOther favored methods were: - Boiling alive in a large cauldron (as recently applied to journalists in Uzbekistan). - Being rolled in a carpet and trampled by horses (presumably two things nomadic Mongols always have available). - Pouring molten silver into the ears and eyes.