An early method of [[execution]] involving being tied or nailed to a [[cross|pole]].

Unlike what the name seems to imply, crucifixion "can still take place even if a cross is not present":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion#Terminology. Some examples (NSFW): post #1129852, post #1302606.

The crucifixion of [[Jesus|Jesus of Nazareth]] and his propitiation on the cross is central to Christianity, believed by Christians to be a divine sacrifice for the atonement of sins. The crucifixion of Christ is widely alluded to in media, although, "in some cases, the allusion is purely aesthetic":https://www.sbf5.com/~cduan/writings/eva-resp.shtml.
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