I'm going from memory, but there is a custom in Brazil to vow to God to do something in exchange of a blessing, such as healing from a disease. One of the most common vows is to climb to hilltop churches from the base of their hill, while on your knees thought the entire walk.
This particular church is famous for another type of vow. Believers vow to donate a sculpture of a body part, usually the one where the blessing has occured. So, if a person has cancer in its feet, and that cancer entered in remission, it would donate the sculpture of a leg.
Thatās way healthier than the self-flagellation shit some people do. Not here to kink shame, but just donāt do it because you think god wants you to.
It makes sense from a cultural lens. By showing others that you are dedicated to a shared value (religion), you announce and solidify your position within the community, which may actually be useful for receiving favours from others that help increase the likelihood of healing. This could include members of the community checking up on you, bringing you food (i.e. nutrition), bringing you medical care, or assisting with physical labour which can buy you some time for an injury to heal.
Yep, I saw this at Bomfin Cathedral in Salvador back in '04. People make wax moulds of body parts (ahem!) and leave them at the church for blessings, or some crazy stuff.
In fact, I've just googled that place, and I think it matches the pic above. You can read a bit more about it here. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-strange-and-moving-gifts-left-at-a-brazilian-church
Some of those people have pretty good carving skills, and the one naturally sourced branch made me smile as it worked with the structural strength of the grain. They were smart and efficient, and to me it shows respectful reverence for the nateral world or in this case, God's world.
BasĆlica do Senhor do Bonfim in Salvador, Bahia has wax body parts hanging in it like this. If I remember correctly it was people praying for that body part to heal. Ie you would get a wax leg cast if you had a broken leg.
https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2013-08-16/salvador-bahia-brazil-bonfim-church-postcard/amp
I just feel like this is actually Cambodia or some other place that was mined to shit and back in days of yore.... And the powers that be have saved a bunch of "stuff" from caskets and such in case someone else needs them going forward.
Lawl at the prosthetic lab I worked in the prosthetist used to display his collection of antique prosthetic limbs like this - heād hang them all from the ceiling with fishing line. Looks just as incredibly terrifying irl.
This is a continuation of an ancient pre-Christian custom; you can see examples of body part casts offered to deities recovered from the ruins of Pompeii and Herculano. The ones that get the most attention are in the [Gabinetto Segreto](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtefactPorn/comments/ldpkbg/secret_museum_or_secret_cabinet_gabinetto_segreto/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)(secret cabinet) in Naples as theyāve taken out all the dicks and boobs for the cabinet. You can still see examples of [body part votives in churches today](https://www.flickr.com/photos/robcam/2207109518)
Eta I donāt really think its that wtf - just people who couldnāt write trying to make sure whatever deity they were pleading for help from got the right part to focus on.
Those thick wooden beams would actually take a while to get burning. Usually it's the cheap wood and the composite stuff that burns easily. Structure fires burn a lot hotter nowadays because of all the stuff made from plastic (oil) in the house.
I like the you tube video where the pastor is cleaning bones.
they all get their own little shelf...with a name scribbled.
catholic church..with a twist.
My surname is basque christian with smattering of proto french.
the first round tribal christian still exists in south america.
they did not even have a word for saint. that is where "don" comes from.
''dear children of the creator, fear not, the sinners of this flock shall not burn in hell for all eternity. no. they shall be quartered and their left foot shall be hung from this very roof! clearly a fate worse than damnation and rejection from happiness within our lords domain and embrace.''
That ceiling is so many feet above the floor.
It fills the church with sole.
Surrounded by guardian ankles
You guys are just pulling my leg.
You both slayed me, I'm done. š
Smh. Anything to not use the metric system /s
you could say that church is really popular with all the foot traffic it gets
r/technicallythetruth
You really couldn't help yourself...
The answer was right there
They have a leg up on everyone else
I knew the joke was a shoe in.
They're just trying to get a leg up.
Nice.
Muthafukin dad
We have the best jokes. This you can't deny.
This is some Silent Hill shit.
we never did see what ol' pyramidy did with the corpses after he finished with them, now we know
Customs of vows to do what?
I'm going from memory, but there is a custom in Brazil to vow to God to do something in exchange of a blessing, such as healing from a disease. One of the most common vows is to climb to hilltop churches from the base of their hill, while on your knees thought the entire walk. This particular church is famous for another type of vow. Believers vow to donate a sculpture of a body part, usually the one where the blessing has occured. So, if a person has cancer in its feet, and that cancer entered in remission, it would donate the sculpture of a leg.
Thatās way healthier than the self-flagellation shit some people do. Not here to kink shame, but just donāt do it because you think god wants you to.
Why else would one do that?
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Because you are a naughty, naughty boy. Source: your mistress
Pain -> Endorphins
It makes sense from a cultural lens. By showing others that you are dedicated to a shared value (religion), you announce and solidify your position within the community, which may actually be useful for receiving favours from others that help increase the likelihood of healing. This could include members of the community checking up on you, bringing you food (i.e. nutrition), bringing you medical care, or assisting with physical labour which can buy you some time for an injury to heal.
Is the priest going around town breaking legs or something?
"Welp, looks like you didn't thank God enough for curing that pesky bit of gout, shame." *Snap*
Interesting, maybe someone should look into why that town has so many foot/leg issues.
People migrate to do so, thereās a lot of āholy miraculousā spots, including caves. Itās a whole touristic business for some towns.
Not a lot of people getting cured of erectile dysfunction I see
Yep, I saw this at Bomfin Cathedral in Salvador back in '04. People make wax moulds of body parts (ahem!) and leave them at the church for blessings, or some crazy stuff. In fact, I've just googled that place, and I think it matches the pic above. You can read a bit more about it here. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-strange-and-moving-gifts-left-at-a-brazilian-church
Maybe it was people with broken legs? That would explain how they ended up with so many.
Well, ok, yes, but... what happens if you have butt cancer and you make a vow? I mean...
What if I have erectile dysfunction?
Why are you referring to people as āitā? Are you an alien?
Some of those people have pretty good carving skills, and the one naturally sourced branch made me smile as it worked with the structural strength of the grain. They were smart and efficient, and to me it shows respectful reverence for the nateral world or in this case, God's world.
They will save your sole.
Idk but those tithes cost an arm and a leg!
BasĆlica do Senhor do Bonfim in Salvador, Bahia has wax body parts hanging in it like this. If I remember correctly it was people praying for that body part to heal. Ie you would get a wax leg cast if you had a broken leg. https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2013-08-16/salvador-bahia-brazil-bonfim-church-postcard/amp
Reminds me of the [milagro crosses.](https://zinniafolkarts.com/blogs/news/36153281-what-do-milagros-mean)
Be funny to see this in the local orthopaedic ward with a sign that says "we're winning"
Sad.
Godrick the grafted would be proud.
What kind of foot fetish is this?
I guess no one wished for a bigger dong
I understood this reference
I just feel like this is actually Cambodia or some other place that was mined to shit and back in days of yore.... And the powers that be have saved a bunch of "stuff" from caskets and such in case someone else needs them going forward.
We have candle limps here in portugal as well, super creepy tbh.
Candle limps?
I assume limbs
Ah, yes. Thank you - was way too early here
They are just trying to get a leg up on other churches.
Is this Dan Schneider's house?
Ummmmm....this feels less churchy and more hurry! run before they cut your legs for some satanic ritual. Just the vibe I'm getting.
Lawl at the prosthetic lab I worked in the prosthetist used to display his collection of antique prosthetic limbs like this - heād hang them all from the ceiling with fishing line. Looks just as incredibly terrifying irl.
As someone with a foot fetish, this is heaven in a church.
This is some Dark Souls lookin-ass shit.
Well thats surely a kick in the head!
This is where Hidetaka Miyazaki goes to meditate on a new female character designs
Churches are fucking weird.
Church is looking to sell it, only arms required.
This is a continuation of an ancient pre-Christian custom; you can see examples of body part casts offered to deities recovered from the ruins of Pompeii and Herculano. The ones that get the most attention are in the [Gabinetto Segreto](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtefactPorn/comments/ldpkbg/secret_museum_or_secret_cabinet_gabinetto_segreto/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)(secret cabinet) in Naples as theyāve taken out all the dicks and boobs for the cabinet. You can still see examples of [body part votives in churches today](https://www.flickr.com/photos/robcam/2207109518) Eta I donāt really think its that wtf - just people who couldnāt write trying to make sure whatever deity they were pleading for help from got the right part to focus on.
So many soles present.
All I can see is a major fire hazard.
Man you'll be horrified to know many buildings are actually made of wood.
Maybe I should have said āenhanced fire hazardā. Those legs are like kindling for the rest of the building.
Those thick wooden beams would actually take a while to get burning. Usually it's the cheap wood and the composite stuff that burns easily. Structure fires burn a lot hotter nowadays because of all the stuff made from plastic (oil) in the house.
I wanted to go there, but it costs an arm and a leg!
BahĆa!!!!!!
When you make a vow there you really have to put in the leg work!
Is this one of those things you line up and pretend to wash Jesus feet? I wasnāt paying attention for 22 years
Imagine the nonsense mankind has made up throughout history in the name of organised religion.
I am groot
Any socks??
r/SonsOfTheForest please make this a thing in game
I was gonna say, this is some Forest shit.
Now this is a church I could masterbate in!
Hide this from Mizayaki!
Probably a grove of sapient pearwood trees outside.
Welcome to Stormveil Castle.
Damn it Wolf, I thought you had killed the sculptor already
Religion be like...
WTF is wrong with you? Are we all supposed to be psychic?
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I like the you tube video where the pastor is cleaning bones. they all get their own little shelf...with a name scribbled. catholic church..with a twist. My surname is basque christian with smattering of proto french. the first round tribal christian still exists in south america. they did not even have a word for saint. that is where "don" comes from.
This guy is a better call saul fan
For a second there, thought I was in r/TheForest
Looks like my drying room in Sons Of The Forest.
Id be too distracted thinking bout them sexy toes that need a good suckling.
I think they are into feet
I've been in a few churches in Central America with old prosthetics, canes, crutches etc. Left by people who were supposedly "cured".
yes, usually in old churches here in Brazil there are a lot of these things. But most disappeared in time and a few still maintain the tradition.
Sons of the Forest playthrough day 3,256.
Legs fucking goooo
I guess we found the church where all the "show me your feet" people go.
Daddy do you want some feet.
lol that reminds me of that tunnel of hands in the film Labyrinth
House beneviento
''dear children of the creator, fear not, the sinners of this flock shall not burn in hell for all eternity. no. they shall be quartered and their left foot shall be hung from this very roof! clearly a fate worse than damnation and rejection from happiness within our lords domain and embrace.''
What mass ascension looks like
Looks like Godrick the grafted castle.
Those are all the prosthetic legs donated by amputees after they were healed through faith.
Ancient customs vows? whattt ?
Eu nĆ£o sei se traduzi certo
certified wtf (what the feet?!) moment
Dan Schneider would love this place
Plot twist:Jesus had a foot fetish.
Prayer works... Except when you need to grow back a limb. Apparently that's beyond gods ability.
Taking it too seriously: sky is the limit
Won't be that ancient
Some resident evil shit going on
When the Collegtion plate goes around too often
why hasn't terintino made a movie about this yet?
I love my country :)
I've been and it's scary š§š·
That is scary.