Jaw-Dropping Facts That Challenge Everything You Know. #history #shorts

The ancient city of Carthage had a law that required citizens to sacrifice their own children if the state was in dire need.
In ancient Egypt, cats were highly revered and considered sacred animals. Killing a cat, even by accident, could result in severe punishment, including death.
In ancient Persia, it was customary for kings to choose their wives by spending a night with each prospective bride before making a decision.
The ancient Vikings believed that by dying in battle, they would be taken to Valhalla, a heavenly hall where they would be rewarded with eternal feasting and fighting.
In ancient Mesopotamia, there were specialized prostitutes called "sacred prostitutes" who engaged in sexual acts as part of religious rituals, believed to bring fertility and prosperity. #history #viral #facts #ancient #youtubeshorts #historyfacts #trending #ancient

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I represent an organization that specializes in historical reenactments and we are interested in showcasing these fertility rituals for purely historical reasons. We are currently seeking women between the ages of 18-35 to play the roles of the sacred you-know-whats. Auditions required of all applicants. Wives, junkies and plus-sized need not apply.

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Wtf persia never had this 😐
Can you send references please ofc if you have one 😂
There are many misinformation about persia/iran because they were the enemy of greeks and romans and the western historians wrote some lies about the Persians between the truths now you most ask why there are no persian references about their own empires? Thats because the muslim arab caliphates burned all libraries and all books except quran