mediumaevum: The Pear Ordeal by fire is described, among other techniques, as pouring molten lead into the mouth.  This device (ironically very beautiful) was used to keep the mouth open, and tongue out of the way. Once inserted, the turning of the

mediumaevum: The Pear Ordeal by fire is described, among other techniques, as pouring molten lead into the mouth.  This device (ironically very beautiful) was used to keep the mouth open, and tongue out of the way. Once inserted, the turning of the

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