In ancient Greece, men held their ______when offering testimony, the way we swear upon a Bible when testifying in court today.

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Men in ancient Greece held their testes when offering testimony as a symbol of their honesty and truthfulness. It was believed that if a man lied while holding his testes, he would be struck with infertility or impotence as a punishment from the gods. This practice was known as "testifying on one's balls" and was considered a serious oath.

In Ancient Greece, Men Held Their ______When Offering Testimony, the Way