Pagan Religions - What Are Animal Sacrifices in Paganism?

 




In Greek religion, many animals were sacrificed to the gods. 



Poseidon was promised horses. 



  • Slaughtering pigs was used to honor Demeter. 
  • Hecate, the Underworld goddess, was a dog lover. 
  • Dionysus and Apollo were worshipped with goats.


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