Assertion: leech | /r/CapableOf | serve other early civilizations
Facets:
value: according to the bbc internet site
type: OTHER
value: in bloodletting ceremonies
type: TEMPORAL
value: with purposes
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: According to the BBC Internet site, leeches served Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Chinese and other early civilizations in bloodletting ceremonies with purposes such as sucking out evil spirits from one's body.