CRM 1301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Roman Law, Stoning, Feudalism
9 Apr 2016
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The cause was rooted in the supernatural . People were conditions to believe what was right and wrong. Anything the went against that was considered very serious offences. Usually a religious authority present during the punishment. An eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. If someone does something to you, you do the same thing back. Burned in oil, or over a bed of hot coals. With a snake, an ape, and a dog. Whipping, usually used in combination with other things. Very popular, reserved for individuals who were ostracized. Had an economic purpose (more people enslaved the greater the economic) Everybody needs to be punished for what they do. Might have to carry burning coal, if hand healed after three days considered innocent, if not they were considered to be guilty. Could be held under water for a long period of time, Spikes on doors that would pierce the person as the door closed.
