Historical Widow's Sacrifice on a Funeral Fire in India, 1827, Paper

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This image is an illustration depicting a traditional scene or ceremony. The caption on the side reads "Costumi Caratteristici" which … Read more This image is an illustration depicting a traditional scene or ceremony. The caption on the side reads "Costumi Caratteristici" which translates from Italian to "Characteristic Customs," and below it, "La Vedova di un Capo di Guerrieri si Getta sul Rogo" translates to "The Widow of a Chief of Warriors Throws Herself on the Pyre." The scene shows a group of people involved in a ritualistic act, where a widow is preparing to throw herself onto a funeral pyre, a practice known in some cultures as "Sati" or "Suttee." The practice depicted in the image is known as "Sati" or "Suttee," where a widow immolates herself on her husband's funeral pyre. This practice was historically found in India. See less