Ancient History Hound

Author: Ancient Blogger

I'm all about ancient history so why not join me as I explore Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. I cover a range of topics which are suitable for all levels of understanding. Have a scroll through and start listening. Find me on Instagram, TikTok, X and Bluesky as @ancientblogger. There's also the @ancientblogger YouTube channel and the Ancient History Hound subreddit. Come say hi!
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Night of the Livy Dead. Human sacrifice in ancient Greece
Saturday, 24 October, 2026

Content warning: references to violence and sexual assault. It's that time of year for another Night of the Livy Dead halloween special and this time I'm looking at evidence for human sacrifice in the rituals and myths of the Greeks. From the Trojan war through to a fearsome cheese based challenge and more. There's also a word from the Clueless on Classics podcast (go check them out). I've also just put up a video about the link with human sacrifice and werewolves on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/9PRFY2ehAqE Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental). Reading list Bremmer, J. Scapegoat rituals in ancient Greece Friesen, CJP. Dying like a woman: Euripides' Polyxena Hughes, DH. Human sacrifice in ancient Greece Macco, KAJ. Analysis of a Scapegoat Sacrifice at the Ancient Greek Thargelia Festival Marshall, CW. Death and the maiden Nooter, S. Tragedy, sacrifice and the averted gaze. Recht, L. Symbolic Order