Seriously I am not making this up but in ancient rome when a man would testify in court he would swear on his testicles. I don't know why but I know that's what they used to do.
Styx is in Greek mythology a river of the Underworld upon which gods and goddesses swear binding oaths. The river is named for the goddess Styx, a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys or Nyx and Erebus.
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he didn't grant her any wishes but he let her swear a virginity oath
one of the most modern medicine finds was invented by a Greek "the PAP test" all gynecologists swear by.
The river Styx.
It is not appropriate to involve animals in promises or oaths.
Styx is the Underworld river the Greek gods and goddesses swear oaths upon.
Styx is Greek; the Underworld river of hate or gloom to which the gods and goddesses of mythology swear oaths upon.
Lethe is the Underworld river of oblivion/forgetfulness. Styx is the Underworld river of hate, upon which the gods and goddess swear oaths upon.
For the Egyptians, the onion was sacred. The nine encircling layers of an onion represented eternity. Onions were often used in Egyptians burials believing that the strong scent of the onion would bring breath back to the dead.
Matthew A. Pauley has written: 'I do solemnly swear' -- subject(s): Executive power, History, Inauguration, Legal status, laws, Oaths, Presidents
Seriously I am not making this up but in ancient rome when a man would testify in court he would swear on his testicles. I don't know why but I know that's what they used to do.
Styx is in Greek mythology a river of the Underworld upon which gods and goddesses swear binding oaths. The river is named for the goddess Styx, a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys or Nyx and Erebus.
The bible (KJV) states in Matthew 5:33-37 these words, Again, ye have heard that it hath been said bythem of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself,but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither byheaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neitherby Jerusalem; for it is the ity of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, becausethou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay:for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. God: "Swear by my name" (Jeremiah xii, 16). Christ: "Swear not at all" (Matthew v, 34).
I ,Sabahat Sajjad, of class 10th B solemnly swear to have honor with others,integrity with myself ,self control in my actions,loyalty for my instructor,honesty in my mind,strength in my body.I swear by the way of year 2013 to have respect and courtesy for everyone i meet. I acknowledge to practice all these to the best of my abilities.
Friends, Quakers, German Baptists (now called Church of the Brethren), and old order Dunkards all refuse to "swear" to God or "take oaths".