In the annals of legal history, few customs are as macabre and captivating as the 16th-century German “oath skull,” a human skull employed in the unique setting of vehmic courts.
These clandestine, quasi-judicial ᴀssemblies operated in medieval Westphalia and were known for their secrecy and brutal efficiency.
Adding to the oath skull’s allure is its intricate engraving of the mysterious Sator Square, a palindrome steeped in mysticism, allegedly possessing magical powers.
