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Ancient Greek Sacrifice: Why did they do it?

ReligionForBreakfast · Nov 10, 2026 · 6:16

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When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society?Uploaded 18-01-18Part 1: The Origins of Animal Sacrifice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw8JD972M78Thank you to our patrons on Patreon who support this channel!Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFacebook. www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastPhoto attributions: Sphageion: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sphageion_01_pushkin.jpgRoman Procession image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Turquie_2009_212a_Pamukkale_Hierapolis.jpgHermes altar, Agora of the Competaliasts on Delos: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ancient_Greek_Altar_Hermes_Delos_102292.jpglimestone Cypriot priest: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/74.51.2466/Demeter votive: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Votive_relief_sacrifice_Louvre_Ma756.jpg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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