On Mon, Jun 04, 2001 at 02:31:39PM +0000, Redvers Davies wrote:
> > Assuming you're not a Masai tribesperson. And assuming that the
> > Romans weren't lying about the Celts (Though why would they want to do
> > that?)
>
> It would seem to me to be counter-productive. If you want to conquer
> a country you don't spread rumours that they drink their victims blood.
True, cos that would tend to unsettle your troops. However, as a post
facto rationalisation, it's great. Look at how well off you are under
your Roman overlords! Your kings no longer drink your blood!
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