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Where and when was it necessary to suck the king's nipples to demonstrate devotion?

Among the kings of ancient Ireland, nipples had a sacred status. Subordinates sucked them to show their devotion. And the dethroned king was first cut off the nipples, and then ritually killed.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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