Suicide by hanging
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Hanging is a common method of suicide in which a person strangles themselves with a rope or other material, which leads to asphyxiation and death. It is one of the most commonly used suicide methods a
An early 20th century engraving of a woman discovering a suicide by hanging
Ixtab (Rope Woman), the ancient Maya goddess of suicide by hanging. Under certain circumstances, suicide was considered an honorable way to die and Ixtab would act as a psychopomp for these individuals.
Painting by Giotto depicting a person committing the sin of desperatio, the rejection of God's mercy, because while choked they are unable to ask for repentance.
Αυτοκτονία με την λήψη φαρμάκου δηλητηρίου