Human sacrifice

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Religious human sacrifice has been a hallmark of many civilizations throughout history. Here’s a look at some of the most fascinating examples.

In addition to slicing out the hearts of victims and spilling their blood on temple altars, the Aztecs likely also practiced a form of ritual cannibalism.

This May Day, make Beltane bannock, a simple snack with a long history of superstition and divination.

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Wicker Man (Green Man) burning. 2014. Although Caesar (Julius variety) wrote about the Britons, especially druids, burning human sacrifices in wicker men, the evidence is scant on both sides of the argument. Even so it makes a great pagan storyline and why let a lack of evidence get in the way of burning something in a spectacular way. <:((((><(