Sin Sent Away: The Goat's Journey

The ritual involving the scapegoat serves as a symbolic process for transferring sin and corruption from the community. The essence of the practice lies in designating a goat to carry away the community's sins, ultimately returning these burdens to their source, which is associated with evil spirits and the underworld. This act serves to purify and protect the community by removing the elements that lead to moral decay. Interestingly, the fate of the goats in the ritual presents a moral ambiguity; while one is sacrificed, the other bears the sins away, raising questions about the inherent fairness of their destinies and the symbolism of purification through suffering.