Halotus

Poison was a potent weapon that could be used by would-be assassins to get rid of their targets. This was especially useful when the target was a person in power and was surrounded by bodyguards. One of the ways in which poisons can be administered is through food and drink. In several ancient societies, the fear of being poisoned led many members of the ruling class to hire food tasters. Believe it or not, this fear still persists even today - there are several examples of food tasters being employed by the rich and powerful of the modern world. Halotus – The Possible Poisoner As its name suggests, a food taster was tasked with the job of tasting a person’s