Penitentes Crucifixion Ritual Described With Brutal Detail
A nineteenth century report details Penitentes binding victims with hemp ropes and cactus splinters for crucifixion. The ritual includes a bed of thorns, a burial in a shallow grave, and a late Good Friday service in a morado. Several local names appear among college and town residents.
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