Sacrificing humans
Description
Sacrificing humans involves the deliberate killing of individuals, often in ritual or ceremonial contexts, to appease deities, secure favor, or avert perceived threats to a community. This strategy is employed as a remedy to crises such as famine, disease, or war, with the intent of restoring balance, ensuring prosperity, or deterring misfortune. The essential action centers on offering human life as a means to influence supernatural or societal outcomes.
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Problem
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
Content quality
Yet to rate
Language
English
1A4N
U2349
DOCID
13123490
D7NID
215090
Editing link
Official link
Last update
Dec 3, 2024