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Human sacrifices

Human sacrifices

(n)
UK
ˈhjuːmən ˈsækrɪfaɪsɪz
US
ˈhjumən ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪz
Definition: Human sacrifice is the act of killing one or more humans as part of a ritual, which is usually intended to please or appease gods, a human ruler, an authoritative/priestly figure or spirits of dead ancestors, as a retainer sacrifice when a king's servants are killed in order for them to continue to serve their master in the next life.
Meaning: Những nghi lễ hiến tế con người
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Machu Picchu wasn't used for human sacrifices.

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It's no small surprise though, as the fabled mountain citadel was originally thought to be a sanctuary for the Chosen Women, who among other duties often ended up as human sacrifices.

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Machu Picchu wasn't used for human sacrifices.

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It's no small surprise though, as the fabled mountain citadel was originally thought to be a sanctuary for the Chosen Women, who among other duties often ended up as human sacrifices.

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