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How did duels originate?

As we see it, a duel is a predetermined duel, which is carried out according to certain rules between two persons armed with deadly weapons, to resolve disputes relating to issues of honor. By this definition, some famous duels between two individuals were not duels. For example, it is assumed that the Hectori Achilles fought each other, but this was not a duel. The fact is that in ancient times there was a custom called a judicial duel. It was a legalized form of duel, with the help of which legal issues were resolved rather than those related to personal dignity.

For example, in some cases, when war was possible, they armed a prisoner from a hostile tribe and put him up against one of their best warriors. The outcome of this duel was considered an omen, since in those days they believed that victory was bestowed from above. In more recent times, duels began to replace court verdicts. Over time, this form of dueling was canceled, but honor duels arose. It happened in the sixteenth century.

The way to sort things out with the help of a duel became so popular that during the years 1601-1609 more than 2000 noble French nobles were killed in duels! Church and secular authorities condemned this custom, and in 1602 the French king issued a decree according to which those who challenged a duel, accepted a challenge, or participated in a duel as a second, would be put to death. This measure seemed too harsh, and in 1609 it was established that permission to duel must be obtained from the king.

In England, dueling also became widespread, but here, too, they were outlawed, thanks to numerous protests. However, in Germany, student duels persisted until relatively recently. Students considered it an honor to take part in them.

Author: Likum A.

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