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Herophilos' Knife

Origin

Herophilos

Type

Knife

Effects

Prevents death

Downsides

Affected still feels pain

Activation

Stabbing into body

Collected by

Warehouse 9

Section

Telesphorus-474U

Aisle

80703-556

Shelf

50963-1219-841

Date of Collection

1549 AD

[Source]


Origins[]

Herophilos was a Greek physician widely credited as one of the first anatomists, who dissected cadavers and recorded his discoveries. He is thought to be one of the first users of the scientific method.

Effects[]

When stabbed into the body, it will prevent death. The user will still feel pain but will be unable to die unless either the knife, brain or heart is severed.

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