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What are some good examples of cultures that used these tools effectively.

Mongols and Iroquois used this very effectively to turn foes into friends/allies.
It was used in hostage situations in Christianization.
It was also used by Scottish/Irish to build intra-clan loyalty.

What are other good examples and also some atl situations where it might have been used.

Edit: Let's talk a little about what/why one system or another was particularly effective.
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