Ancient Greek Sacrifice: Why did they do it?

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 18-01-18

Part 1: The Origins of Animal Sacrifice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw8JD972M78

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Photo attributions:
Sphageion: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sphageion_01_pushkin.jpg

Roman Procession image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Turquie_2009_212a_Pamukkale_Hierapolis.jpg

Hermes altar, Agora of the Competaliasts on Delos: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ancient_Greek_Altar_Hermes_Delos_102292.jpg

limestone 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



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