Ancient blood rituals performed from "summary" of Bloodlines of the Illuminati: by Fritz Springmeier
Ancient blood rituals have been carried out since the dawn of civilization. These practices have been used to grant power, bring good luck, and even to curse enemies. These rituals, though often kept secret, still remain part of some cultures today.- Ancient cultures frequently told tales of a great power whose source was found in the blood. It is believed that through the performance of certain rituals involving sacrifice or offerings of blood, people could gain access to this power and influence the future of their communities.
- Bloodletting ceremonies were once used in certain parts of the world to honor an individual's deceased family members, appease spirits, or pay tribute to a particular deity or belief system.
- Scholars discovered evidence of ancient societies in which ritualized self-mutilation and scarification took place as a means of showing devotion to the gods or partaking in spiritual transformation.
- Evidence suggests that these practices could be found in almost every region of the world, including the Middle East, Europe, Africa, South Asia and Central America.
- Many ancient rituals involved sacrificing animals such as horses, oxen and goats in order to receive divine favor, guidance or victory in battle. Such sacrifices would involve cutting open the belly of the animal and draining out the blood.
