Flagellation is a brutal act. It is known as the act of whipping a human body. There specialized implements for this act, it includes rods, cat o nine tails and switches. Mostly whipping is performed forcefully or unwillingly on subjects, it is performed as a part of a punishment.
However in case of Flagellation the individual can offer himself willingly. It can also be performed on oneself in sadomasochistic and religious context. Flagellation is done under the supervision of a doctor; the doctor would monitor the punishment and would ask them to stop if the individual can't bear safely. During the time of the Roman Empire flagellation was done as a prelude to crucifixion. However the Romans used this torture method only on the non citizens of the country.
However in case of Flagellation the individual can offer himself willingly. It can also be performed on oneself in sadomasochistic and religious context. Flagellation is done under the supervision of a doctor; the doctor would monitor the punishment and would ask them to stop if the individual can't bear safely. During the time of the Roman Empire flagellation was done as a prelude to crucifixion. However the Romans used this torture method only on the non citizens of the country.
