ritual killing

• Ato de matar um ser humano ou animal como parte de uma prática religiosa, espiritual ou cerimonial, frequentemente realizado para aplacar divindades, honrar tradições ou marcar eventos significativos.

The act of murdering a person or animal as part of a religious, spiritual, or ceremonial practice, often performed to appease deities, honor traditions, or mark significant events.

1. Sacrificial actC1formal

   The act of killing a person or animal as part of a religious or cultural ceremony.

   Assassinato ritual

   • The ancient civilization practiced ritual killing to appease their gods.
   • Archaeologists discovered evidence of ritual killing at the temple site.
   • Ritual killing was often performed during important festivals.