Flagellants
Flagellants are individuals who practice self-flagellation as a form of religious discipline or penance, involving the act of whipping oneself with a flagellum or scourge. This practice is often done as a way to seek forgiveness for sins, repent for wrongdoing, or as a display of devotion and sacrifice to a higher power. Flagellants can be found in various religious traditions and historical contexts, where the act of self-flagellation is believed to bring spiritual purification and atonement.