The foot-kissing ritual existed in multiple ancient civilizations. It was part of kneeling rituals and was often used to express “self-abasement,” “humility,” “reverence,” or “obedience.” Sometimes people genuinely kissed the feet; other times, they kissed the ground beside the feet, the footprints, the hems of the robes, and so on. Regardless of the form, by modern standards, it is profoundly degrading.
“Just kneeling isn’t enough to prove your sincerity, is it? All of you, kiss my feet!”
Torina smiled haughtily. Faced with a large crowd of innocent civilians infected with the plague, she showed not the slightest trace of...
This is a PREMIUM chapter. It will be available shortly but if you would like to read it now, please subscribe to our PREMIUM membership plan. IF YOU ARE A MEMBER THEN LOGIN FIRST PLEASE. LOGIN HERE
