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Well, that’s a loaded question! Did the Byzantines really blind people? It’s hard to say for sure, but there are some reports that suggest they did. According to some accounts, the Byzantines used blinding as a form of punishment for certain crimes. Oftentimes, this was done by pouring hot oil into the eyes of the offender. Yikes! But it’s important to note that this practice wasn’t widespread and was only used in extreme cases. So while it may have happened on occasion, it certainly wasn’t commonplace.
Why Did Byzantines Blind People? [Solved]
By blinding a rival, you’d not only put a stop to his mobility but also make it near impossible for him to lead an army into battle - an essential part of taking control of the empire. Plus, castration was another way to eliminate potential opponents.
Byzantine Empire: The Byzantine Empire was a major political and cultural power in the Mediterranean region from the 4th to 15th centuries.
Blindness: During this period, there is evidence that some people were blinded as a form of punishment for certain crimes or offenses.
Punishment: This practice was used as a way to punish those who had committed serious offenses such as treason, murder, or other acts of violence against the state or its citizens.
Methods: The methods used to blind people included gouging out their eyes with hot irons, pouring boiling oil into their eyes, and blinding them with sharp objects such as needles or nails.
Outcome: While it is difficult to determine how widespread this practice was during the Byzantine period, it is clear that it did occur and had lasting effects on those who were subjected to it.
No, the Byzantines didn’t blind people. In fact, they had laws that protected people from being blinded as a form of punishment. So, it’s definitely not something they did!
