Event Brief
Ancient Chinese Custom of Self-Sacrifice for Healing
Filed: Mar 04, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
Summary: A gruesome folk custom in China involved cutting thigh flesh to heal sick relatives, reflecting extreme filial devotion.
WHO: Ancient Chinese people
WHAT: Cutting thigh flesh to heal sick relatives
WHEN: Mar 04, 2026 at 1:10 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: To heal sick relatives and later for social mobility
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