The Women of Ashoura
Muslim men in many parts of the world are engaging in the blood ritual known as Ashoura, flagellating and cutting themselves in bizarre public displays of religious frenzy.
The women carry the swords.
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UPDATE at 2/8/06 10:36:03 am:
An oldie but a not-so-goodie from two years ago: a man beating himself with a giant metal claw.




