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Various traditions were observed at executions by beheading.

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If the instrument was blunt, the axeman inexperienced or careless, then the execution might take several strokes to sever the head.

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A minister of the church would be available to offer religious comfort to the victim.

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Consciousness remains for at least eight seconds after beheading until lack of oxygen causes unconsciousness and eventually death.

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If the executioner axe was sharp and his aim was true, beheading was quick and relatively painless.

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The executioners often took several blows before the head the head was finally severed.

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The victim would be expected to pay and forgive the executioner.