 After the tower had proceeded some way, a pilgrim announced that he was ready to offer himself a sacrifice to the idol. He laid himself down in the road before the tower as it was moving along, lying on his face, with his arms stretched forwards.  Monthly Review; Or New Literary Journal - Page 5371830Full view - About this book
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...it was moving along, lying on his face, with his arms stretched forwards. The multitude passed round him, leaving the space clear, and he was crushed to death by the wheels of the tower. A shuui of joy was raised to the god. He is said to smile when the libation of the blood is made. Th<j... | |
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