The Origins of Animal Sacrifice

The video explores the practice of animal sacrifice, starting with a personal account of a student's reaction to a video of a goat sacrifice. It delves into the historical context, discussing how various cultures practiced animal sacrifice. The video examines theories about the origins of this ritual, highlighting scholarly debates and archaeological evidence. It concludes by suggesting that animal sacrifice likely began after the domestication of animals, with evidence pointing to the Neolithic period.

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