For many ancient people, animals were the most valuable things you could own. Having livestock was a sign of wealth and often the difference between life and death during hard times. And, of course, the whole point of "sacrifice" is to give up something you really value.
If you're trying to win favour with powerful beings, be they Kings, Gods or Tax Collectors, you have to give them things of value. At least, that was the thinking.
For many ancient people, animals were the most valuable things you could own. Having livestock was a sign of wealth and often the difference between life and death during hard times. And, of course, the whole point of "sacrifice" is to give up something you really value. If you're trying to win favour with powerful beings, be they Kings, Gods or Tax Collectors, you have to give them things of value. At least, that was the thinking.
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