The nun who lived in chains: First-ever evidence of extreme asceticism found near Jerusalem
Asceticism is the practice of denial of physical or psychological desires in order to attain a spiritual ideal or goal, often self-inflicted.
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Eerie 1,500-year-old skeleton wrapped in CHAINS found in Jerusalem tomb – as scientists reveal she did it to HERSELF
SKELETON remains tied in heavy metal chains from 1,500 years ago have been unearthed - and they belonged to a female practising an extreme religious practice. The shocking discovery, made by ...