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RE: Casting Away The Evil Eye | South Indian Style

in #culture6 years ago

Oh wow. The whole thing stems from the fear of an executioner?! I almost feel sad for the man 'aussi craint et respecté que haï'. Imagine not being served food simply because of a job that you've been commissioned to do!

But I guess this is how superstitions like the evil eye are created.

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I guess hired assassins were not well considered. Horrid karma.

What I find contradictory is that putting people to death was some sort of sordid entertainment.

Not only was it entertainment, I think it was also a way to scare people. That's why it happened in such a public place, no? It was to rule by instilling fear - a strategy that hasn't changed much til date.

Yes, unfortunately you are right.