But it also bleeds (pardon the pun) over into Abrahamic religion. Man did a no no, now something must die a bloody death to appease God. I find this quite curious.
From my study of the Bible, it is clear that blood represents life itself. Every sentient creature has blood that keeps the soul alive.
In God's law, perfect balance meant that 'like for like' was the rule.....i.e. "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, life for a life."
Since blood represented life, it was offered to balance the scales of justice. Sin warranted death, so instead of every sin being a death sentence, blood was offered as a recognition of the sin and was a constant reminder of the need for the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ whose blood would cancel out all animal sacrifices forever. We are covered now by his once and for all time sacrifice......his blood paid for the sins of mankind and is why God has never required a blood sacrifice since then.
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