A handful bunch of citations links a proverb about laughing at one’s own death with ancient Sardinian customs that are undeniably related to euthanasia. The proverb refers to the expression sardônios gélôs or risus sardonicus, and the quotations attempt to explain the paradox of laughing in front of death.
Risus sardonicus: assisted suicide or ritual violent euthanasia?
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2013-01-01
Abstract
A handful bunch of citations links a proverb about laughing at one’s own death with ancient Sardinian customs that are undeniably related to euthanasia. The proverb refers to the expression sardônios gélôs or risus sardonicus, and the quotations attempt to explain the paradox of laughing in front of death.
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