What are torture devices?

Answer:
Torture devices are pieces of equipment designed to inflict physical or emotional trauma on a person. Examples could include:

  • An "Iron Maiden"
  • The "rack"
  • A wet towel wrapped around the head
  • Strappado (tying the persons hands behind their back and then lifting towards the ceiling).
  • A pillory
  • The "breaking wheel" (people are tied spread-eagled to a wagon wheel and beaten to death slowly).
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