Crucifixion

Crucifixion is the act of placing a person on a cross, usually to sentence them to death with enduring pain. This technique was popular with Julius Caesar and the Romans. Xena and Gabrielle have been crucified many times by Julius Caesar.

There are much variations of crucifixions; the most obvious and brutal way was to have your limbs nailed into the cross and legs broken, something experienced by Xena three times and Gabrielle twice throughout the show.

In Mythology
The most obvious case was that of Jesus. He was crucifed on what is known as "Good Friday". On the following Sunday ("Easter Sunday"), the Bible states that he was ressurected from the dead. This is known as Easter in Christianity.