Sacrifice and Society
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Short Paper: Sacrifice and Society
Tracey Evans
Tollie Banker
HIS 301: World History and Culture
March 11, 2024
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When it comes to religion, there are many throughout the world, and each civilization has its own unique approach to worshipping and praising its god. Worship has changed over time, but the idea remains the same. Asceticism is “the practice of the denial of physical or psychological desires in order to attain a spiritual ideal or goal.” 1
Norse mythology revolves around the gods and goddesses within their religion.” 2
They follow deities, as opposed to Buddhists, who do not. Buddhists believe that human existence is filled with sorrow, and that enlightenment, or nirvana, may be achieved by meditation, mental and physical effort, and good conduct. Thich Nhat Hanh wrote about the art of mindfulness and meditation as a means of achieving peace. Buddhists are advised to develop qualities like the art of mindfulness and meditation. Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism. He realized that losing all he held dear would bring him pain and suffering. Dharma is a doctrine that can mean “reality itself, the true nature of existence. Dharma is also a way of living, something that we experience versus simply believe in.”
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Temples were housing worship places in Sweden for gods and sacrifices were made to avoid famine or disease, war times, weddings and fertility.”
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Regardless of their differences, both think that self-discipline and self-control are essential for spiritual progress. Finally, Norse mythology and Buddhism provide distinct viewpoints on asceticism as a means to spiritual development and enlightenment. While Norse mythology stresses the values of bravery and honor in the face of hardship, Buddhism emphasizes the practice of self-discipline and mindfulness as a way of overcoming suffering. Exploring the similarities and variations in 1
Asceticism | Self-Discipline, Renunciation & Spiritual Growth.”
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Groeneveld and Doepler, “Norse Mythology.”
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Conway, “What Is the Meaning of Dharma?”
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Mark, “Thor.”
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how various belief systems approach asceticism allows us to obtain a better grasp of the common human yearning for meaning and purpose in life.
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Encyclopedia Britannica. “Asceticism | Self-Discipline, Renunciation & Spiritual Growth,” July 20, 1998. https://www.britannica.com/topic/asceticism
. Conway, Sara-Mai. “What Is the Meaning of Dharma?” Mindworks, February 26, 2024. https://mindworks.org/blog/what-is-the-meaning-of-dharma/
. Groeneveld, Emma, and Emil Doepler. “Norse Mythology.” World History Encyclopedia, March 15, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/Norse_Mythology/
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