James Frazer claims the Greek version of this practice at the festival of Thargelia and the Roman practice of Mamurius Veturius were originally done to appease vegetation gods. One theory claims a "double mediation" is formed around this action, as it is seen as both the cause of and alleviation from the conflict that arises from mimetic rivalry. That theory was proposed by RenÃ© Girard, who argues the Gospels turn this practice on its head by consciously acknowledging the innocence of the person involved. This practice takes its name from a ve
James Frazer claims the Greek version of this practice at the festival of Thargelia and the Roman practice of Mamurius Veturius were originally done to appease vegetation gods. One theory claims a "double mediation" is formed around this action, as it is seen as both the cause of and alleviation from the conflict that arises from mimetic rivalry. That theory was proposed by RenÃ© Girard, who argues the Gospels turn this practice on its head by consciously acknowledging the innocence of the person involved. This practice takes its name from a version described in Leviticus which sent an animal into the desert on Yom Kippur. For 10 points, name this practice of placing all evils on a single material body which is then killed or exiled from the community.
James Frazer claims the Greek version of this practice at the festival of Thargelia and the Roman practice of Mamurius Veturius were originally done to appease vegetation gods.
scapegoating [or word forms]