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Old 31st October 2014, 11:18 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by drac2k
As previously mentioned, I think the tongs are a multi-purpose torture device, as shown on the television show "Deals from the Darkside ;" the only difference was that the clamp part they had, also possessed serrated teeth.The same dragon like image was represented on their pair as well.Also what purpose would a spear head at the end of the tongs, facing oneself serve, save being heated to gouge out an eye or two.
How about Symbolism, based on pre.modern belief systems?

The tv show you site is ridiculous fantasy show made for light entertainment!

You can not possibly seriously take that as a factual source surely?

But thank you for sharing your thoughts! Certainly something to make one stop & think for a few seconds...

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