concept   sacrifice
19 commonsense assertions
Cultures (19) • Western culture (1) • Hindu culture (1) • Western cultures (1) • Aztec (1) • Greek mythology (1) • Western military culture (1) • Ancient Greece (1) • Japanese wartime culture (1) • Roman Empire (1) • Western military strategy (1) • civilian culture (1) • military culture (1) • modern ethics (1) • modern society (1) • Eastern cultures (1) • Everyday life in Western countries (1) • Gurkha soldiers (1) • Russian military culture (1) • warfare (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sacrifice Western culture Sacrifice, especially animal sacrifice, is viewed as outdated and taboo in modern Western culture. 8
2 sacrifice Hindu culture Animal sacrifices are a traditional Hindu ritual performed as part of religious ceremonies and devotion to deities. 5
3 sacrifice Western cultures In Western cultures, sacrifice involves giving up personal or emotional aspects for the greater good or specific cause. 5
4 sacrifice Aztec Human sacrifice was a common religious practice in Aztec culture to appease the gods and guarantee prosperity. 4
5 sacrifice Greek mythology In Greek mythology, sacrifices are important for honoring gods and seeking favor in religious ceremonies. 4
6 sacrifice Western military culture Self-sacrifice for the greater good is deeply ingrained in Western military culture. 3
7 sacrifice Ancient Greece Animal sacrifice was a significant aspect of religious rituals in Ancient Greek culture. 2
8 sacrifice Japanese wartime culture In Japanese wartime culture, sacrifice is seen as a duty to the nation and emperor. 2
9 sacrifice Roman Empire Animal sacrifices were a common practice in the religious ceremonies of the Roman Empire and Ancient Greece. 2
10 sacrifice Western military strategy The concept of sacrifice is considered essential in Western military strategy for the greater good. 2
11 sacrifice civilian culture Sacrifice in civilian culture is perceived as personal and is not typically commemorated systematically. 2
12 sacrifice military culture In military culture, the will to sacrifice for the greater good is deeply ingrained. 2
13 sacrifice modern ethics Human sacrifice is universally considered unethical and illegal in modern culture and ethics. 2
14 sacrifice modern society Sacrifice is viewed as both selfless and outdated in modern society. 2
15 sacrifice Eastern cultures In Eastern cultures, sacrifice is often tied to ritualistic or religious practices, such as making offerings to deities or ancestors as a sign of devotion and respect. 1
16 sacrifice Everyday life in Western countries In Western culture, personal sacrifice is appreciated but individual well-being and goals are often prioritized. 1
17 sacrifice Gurkha soldiers Gurkha soldiers view sacrifice as a noble duty with a history of legendary acts of bravery. 1
18 sacrifice Russian military culture Sacrifice is seen as noble and honorable in Russian military culture when done for the defense of the motherland. 1
19 sacrifice warfare In warfare culture, sacrifice is viewed as a necessary and honorable commitment to the cause, including the willingness to risk and sacrifice life in battle. 1