Sacrifices were a large part of ancient civilizations. The ancients would use a domestic animal, and kill it to honor higher power. The Greeks in particular, were very… fond of sacrifices. They left information on why they sacrificed, what they sacrificed, and how they sacrificed, thankfully. Below are my findings from three reputable sources.

Animal sacrifice was one of the major rituals for many ancient civilizations, particularly the Greeks. Sacrifices were used to honor a god using an animal by a human. The main animals used for sacrifices were sheep and goats, but many others were used, a certain god favoring a certain animal. The Greeks sacrificed to the gods for three primary reasons: to honor, thank, or ask for a favor, according