The Scapegoat: Notes on Sacrifice
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https://doi.org/10.70042/eroth/502103Keywords:
Sacrifice, Greek Mythology, Scapegoat, Zeus, Myth and CultureAbstract
This paper explores the role of sacrifice and scapegoating in ancient mythology and Christianity. By examining Greek myths such as those of Europa and Io, it highlights how sacrifice reflects collective human conditions, particularly in relation to war, transformation, and divine concealment. The essay connects these myths with Christian interpretations of sacrifice, emphasizing Christ’s crucifixion as the ultimate act that transcends ritualistic offerings and reveals the truth behind sacrificial traditions. It further considers how myth functions as a cultural memory system, shaping collective morality and social values, while urging reinterpretation rather than destruction of historical narratives to address contemporary crises.
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