Hanging
Hanging is the suspension of a person by a noose around their neck. It has been a common capital punishment since medieval times in numerous countries. The first known account of execution by hanging was in Homer's Odyssey.
Hanging is also a common method of suicide.
Description
The standard of hanging executions were done on a constructed wooden platform, commonly referred to as the gallows. Connected to a series of pulleys was a lever, which when pulled by the executioner would open a trap door below prisoners' feet. The sudden drop would snap their neck, in most cases killing them instantly.[1] Being hung by trees was also another method, the Pirate Assassin Edward Kenway and later his Kanien'kehá:ka grandson Ratonhnhaké:ton used a rope dart in combat to forcibly hang opponents from trees.[2][3]
Known victims
- Giovanni Auditore (29 December 1476), Assassin who was falsely accused of treason.[1]
- Federico Auditore (29 December 1476), son of Giovanni also falsely accused.[1]
- Petruccio Auditore (29 December 1476), son of Giovanni also falsely accused.[1]
- William Kidd (23 May 1701), hanged for piracy.[4]
- Stede Bonnet (10 December 1718), hanged for piracy.[5]
- Jack Rackham (18 November 1720), hanged for piracy.[5]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed (trailer only)
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed III
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (mentioned only)