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: Naiden emphasizes the literal meaning of the Greek verb thuein —"to make smoke"—arguing that sacrificial smoke was a deliberate signal intended to carry messages to the gods.

In , author F.S. Naiden provides a groundbreaking perspective by shifting the focus from the "guilt" of killing to the active communication between worshippers and deities . Smoke Signals for the Gods: Ancient Greek Sacri...

: The study combines traditional literary texts with faunal remains (archaeology) and inscriptions of sacred laws to provide a more complete picture of the ritual beyond just a meal or a violent act. : Naiden emphasizes the literal meaning of the

: Unlike earlier theories focusing on social solidarity, Naiden describes sacrifice as a high-stakes attempt to make contact with a divine being. Because this contact was considered risky, it was subject to intense regulations and complexity . : The study combines traditional literary texts with