The Euthanasia Ritual Kept Secret From the Catholic Church in Italy

This documentary uncovers the Accabadora, the so-called Lady of Kind Death who practised an ancient form of euthanasia in Sardinian culture. Kept secret from the Catholic Church, this figure helped end the suffering of the dying according to old tradition. Through history and testimony, it explores a hidden ritual and the beliefs surrounding death on the island. Fascinating and sensitive, it reveals a little-known custom from Italy's past. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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