piacular (Meaning)

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piacular (a.)

Expiatory; atoning.

Requiring expiation; criminal; atrociously bad.

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The ancient Greeks believed in the necessity of piacular sacrifices to appease the gods.
Human sacrifice was a piacular act in some pre-Columbian cultures.
The Romans performed piacular ceremonies to expiate sins and avert divine retribution.
The piacular nature of the scapegoat ritual in the Hebrew Bible symbolizes the transfer of guilt.
The piacular rites associated with the Eleusinian Mysteries promised purification and divine favor.
The piacular nature of confession and absolution in Christianity emphasizes the need for reconciliation with God.
The piacular significance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ offers salvation from sin and eternal condemnation.
In some ancient religions, piacular offerings were made to propitiate malevolent spirits.
The piacular purpose of certain festivals and rituals aimed to restore harmony between humans and the divine.
The piacular aspect of ancient Greek tragedy served to cleanse the audience of negative emotions.

Expiatory; atoning., Requiring expiation; criminal; atrociously bad.

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The ancient Greeks believed in the necessity of piacular sacrifices to appease the gods.

Human sacrifice was a piacular act in some pre-Columbian cultures.

The Romans performed piacular ceremonies to expiate sins and avert divine retribution.

The piacular nature of the scapegoat ritual in the Hebrew Bible symbolizes the transfer of guilt.