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Where Did the Idea of Sacrifice Come From?

Where Did the Idea of Sacrifice Come From?

Update: 2025-12-12

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A sweeping journey from temple steps to kitchen tables... why did so many cultures offer gifts, feasts, and even lives to the gods?Discover how sacrifice evolved from simple offerings to cosmic bargains—and why the idea still grips us today.

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Where Did the Idea of Sacrifice Come From?

Where Did the Idea of Sacrifice Come From?

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