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Ordeal A judicial practice, common in ancient civilizations, for determining the guilt or innocence of someone suspected of a crime based on the acknowledgement of divine omniscience. Ancient belief held that deities were able to enact justice on those who had committed crimes, even in instances where evidence and witnesses were lacking. The “ordeal” consisted of a physical trial the accused had to endure, the outcome of which determined their guilt or innocence. If the accused passed the test, they were deemed innocent. Failure to pass the test often coincided with the punishment, as failure often resulted in death (see description of the divine river ordeal below).
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