It is the practice of protecting oneself against a poison by gradually self-administering non-lethal amounts. The practice derives from __________, the King of Pontus, who so feared being poisoned that he regularly ingested small doses, aiming to develop immunity. Having been defeated by Pompey, legend has it that he tried to commit suicide using poison but failed because of his immunity and so had to resort to having a mercenary run him through with his sword. The practice finds mention as a plot device in many literary works, the famous being The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas. Which practice?
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