"Pope Leo X had more exotic tastes. Famed for his extravagant lifestyle, he was entertained by young boys leaping naked from
cakes.
When the new Pope entered Florence in triumph, he had a young boy painted gold, from head to toe, who paraded through the streets.
It was pure propaganda, implying the return of a golden age under the rule of the Medici. The boy died shortly afterwards, poisoned by the gold paint on his skin but the papal celebrations went on for days."
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| Pope Leo X |
When the new Pope entered Florence in triumph, he had a young boy painted gold, from head to toe, who paraded through the streets.
It was pure propaganda, implying the return of a golden age under the rule of the Medici. The boy died shortly afterwards, poisoned by the gold paint on his skin but the papal celebrations went on for days."
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....for it is written,
Vengeance is mine;
I will repay,
saith the Lord.
Romans 12:19