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33. Flagellation much ?

Why punish yourself to that extent ?

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Flagellation is the act of whipping or beating the body with implements such as rods, whips, or switches. It can also refer to the practice of a flagellant, or someone who practices flagellation. The word flagellation comes from the Latin word flagellare, which means "to whip".

Flagellation has been practiced for many purposes, including:
Religious practice
In Christianity and Islam, self-flagellation is a form of penance and spiritual discipline. It is intended to help the flagellant share in the suffering of Jesus and focus on God.

Ceremonial practice
In prehistoric cultures and antiquity, ceremonial whippings were performed for rites of initiation, purification, and fertility.

Initiation
In Native American initiations, masked impersonators of gods or ancestors would inflict beatings.

Ritual
In the ancient Mediterranean, the Spartans practiced ritual floggings. Roman heretics were whipped with thongs made of oxtail, leather, or parchment strips.

The flagellation of Jesus is a significant scene in several works of art and media, including: Jesus Christ Superstar, The Passion of the Christ, and A Clockwork Orange.

Source: Merriam Webster Dictionary define and detailed meaning.