Animal sacrifice

Bulgaria: Ancient Thracian Sacrificial Altars Unearthed at Perperikon

Bulgarian archaeologists at Perperikon have uncovered new evidence of ancient life, including a system of blood sacrifice altars used for divination. Two altars were discovered, one for making holy wine and another for blood sacrifices. These altars are reminiscent of those used in the worship of the Thracian horseman and the temple of Mithras, according to Prof.

Cool tastes for the hottest Bayram

Kurban Bayramı, a.k.a. the Feast of Sacrifice, must be the most carnivorous of all holidays and celebrations in Türkiye. Known as Eid al-Adha for the rest of the Muslim world, it is one of the two most important holidays of the Islamic year. As its name suggests, it is celebrated by sacrificing an animal in the name of God.

Students performing pretend animal sacrifice in play draw reaction

A play performed by primary school students has drawn a reaction from parents, when a student played the role of a sheep which was sacrificed by two other students in the central Anatolian province of Kayseri.

Hac? Sami Boydak Primary and Secondary School in the Hac?lar district of Kayseri organized a controversial ceremony as part of the Nevruz celebrations on March 21.