Maschalismos

Maschalismos
   From ancient Greece, a murderer will cut off his victims hands, feet, nose, ears, and other body parts. The parts are then strung together and tied under the corpses armpits. This prevents the victims ghost from following his slayer. Some other cultures around the world also do this.

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