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Religion og spiritualitet
Blood Sacrifices explores the pervasive role of blood in ritualistic practices across various cultures, framing it not as random brutality but as a complex system interwoven with human existence. The book argues that blood sacrifice was a negotiation between humanity and the divine, crucial for maintaining cosmic order and fostering social cohesion.
Delving into the significance of blood as a life force, it examines the religious and mythological frameworks that legitimized these practices, along with their socio-political functions.
The book begins by establishing a historical context, tracing blood sacrifice from prehistoric rituals to formalized practices in ancient civilizations. It then progresses through case studies, including ancient Near Eastern religions, classical Mediterranean societies, and pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, particularly the Maya and Aztecs. These examples illustrate the multifaceted nature of blood sacrifice, such as its integration into state religion in Greece and Rome, or the elaborate systems of human sacrifice among the Aztecs.
The book concludes by synthesizing these diverse examples, identifying common threads and demonstrating the lasting impact of blood sacrifice on human history.
© 2025 Publifye (E-bog): 9788235204943
Oversættere: AI
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E-bog: 26. februar 2025
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