1. Sacrificial Rituals in the Odyssey
Acts of sacrifice have been prevalent and reoccurring in practically every culture or religion around the globe, both in history and the current day. On an international level, some of the most ruthless of which have involved offerings of human life. ... Often times, these sacrifices are as common as sparing a favorite food or recreation as Catholics do during the Lent season, this method perhaps more widespread as it provides a humaneness that several of other approaches lack. ... Alcinous' statement clearly depict the god's support of sacrificing mortals, because, as he expresses, ...
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