A ritual killing of an animal as part of a religion. It is practiced by many religions as a means of appeasing the god(s) or changing the course of nature. Animal sacrifice has turned up in almost all cultures, from the Aztecs to the Yoruba. Animal sacrifice is still practiced today by the followers of Santeria as a means of curing the sick and giving thanks to the gods.
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As of the census of 2000, there are 19,701 people, 6,700 households, and 5,011 families residing in the town. The population density ...