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The Judas Cradle
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The Judas Cradle
Fun facts
Other names for it were "the wake" or "nightwatch" (because when certain muscles are contracted, the victim could not fall asleep).
A similar device, known as a horse, was said to have been used in Prussia to discipline soldiers. This device was not designed to break the skin but instead cause damage to the genitals.
What is the Judas Cradle?
Why was this so heinous?
The Judas Cradle was a terrible medieval torture device where the victim would be placed on top of a pyramid-like seat. The victim's feet were tied to each other in a way that moving one leg would force the other to move as well - increasing pain.
The triangular-shaped end of it was inserted into the victim's genitals. This torture could last, depending on some factors discussed below, anywhere from a few hours to days.
The device was never washed so if the impalement didn't kill them, the infection would.
The victim was usually naked when subjected to the Judas Cradle. This was to increase humiliation.
To prolong the victim's life and cause more pain, torturers would sometimes rise the victim with ropes for the night and continue the torture during the morning.