Nature of sacrifice — Mythoi

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Nature of sacrifice.

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IndicThe Mahābhārata, Book 2, Section XXXIII
Depth CommentaryThemis: A Study of the Social Origins of Greek Religion, CHAPTER VILL
Depth CommentaryTotem and Taboo: Resemblances Between the Psychic Lives of Savages and Neurotics, Chapter IV
Depth CommentaryPsychology of the Unconscious: A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido, Part II — CHAPTER VIII

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Filed under Religious sacrifices.

10 finer motifs beneath it

Blood as sacrifice Jewels as sacrifice to sea. (Cf. V11.2.)Skulls as sacrifice to a god Animals as sacrifice Gold as sacrifice to false wooden god Thrall as sacrifice Eyes (human or animal) as sacrifice Flowers as sacrifice Libations. Drink poured out to the gods Incense as sacrifice

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Goddess prevents suicide of man despairing of ability to make sacrifice God dislikes offerings beyond one's ability Power to which sacrifice is made Sacrifice made when treasure is found Sacrifice must be without blemish Sacrifice: olive branch laid on altar of Mercy Sacrifice at religious festivals Purpose of sacrifice Ceremony of sacrifice Religious sacrifices – miscellaneous