Ancient Art of Strangulation

by Haha Lung, Ralf Dean Omar (Illustrator)

In this controversial look at strangulation, the author chronicles the history of the Thuggee, a cult of assassins that has stalked India for centuries. Find out how they caught and dispatched their victims, what their tools of terror were, how elements of their art have been incorporated into modern military and martial arts training and much more. For academic study only.

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

This rare glimpse into the Thuggee cult (where we get the word 'thug' from) looks at how this group terrorized innocent travelers and how the British finally eradicated them. Questions of religion and what one does in the name of sacrifice are presented here in a very unique way. Not for the faint of heart - but a fascinating read.

[Joseph Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was great diving into the past to learn about the ancient Thugee cult. If you are an Indiana Jones fan, then you should like this book as it gives information that inspired the Temple of Doom.