They have a method of burying their tongue in the throat, in such a way as to produce suffocation. A friend of mine was passing when a slave was tied up and flogged. After a few lashes, he hung his head apparently lifeless; and when taken down he was... A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy - Page 52by N. C. Paul - 1851 - 62 pagesFull view - About this book
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...lashes, he hunjy his head apparently lifeless ; and when taken down he was actually dead, and his tongue found wedged in the oesophagus so as completely to close the trachea.' — vol. ii., p. 359. ' Negresses are known to he remarkably fond mothers ; yet this very affection... | |
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