In the History of Human Scrifice we can attribute it as an ancient exchange between a civilization and its god(s). Here is an essay on this matter in the best light of prehistoric era.
History of Human Sacrifice- Mesopotamia
Human sacrifice involves the killing of one or more humans in order to serve religious or ritualistic purpose. Some of the earliest evidence for the practice of human sacrifice dates from 6,000 BCE. It was among the Mesopotamian people of the ancient Near East. The Mesopotamians were the first culture to develop a practice of sacrifice. The slaves and servants of royalty and nobility were killed at the time of their master’s death. In the justification of this action, it comes in belief that they would continue to serve their master as courtiers, guards, and handmaidens in the afterlife. A similar practice also existed at this time in ancient Egypt.
In Greece and Mexico
Possibly, human sacrifice was in employment throughout history as a means of exchange between a community and its god or gods. The offering of Human life was as a form of appeasement. Typically it was also in exchange for the protection of lands or good fortune in war. For example, Greek legend tells of Agamemnon’s intentions to sacrifice his daughter in exchange for success in the Trojan War (c. 1200 BCE).
Additionally, human sacrifice occurred on a large scale at the completion of religious buildings such as the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlan in Mexico. There the Aztecs had sacrificed between 10,000 and 80,000 prisoners in 1487.
Human Sacrifice and Modern World
Gradually human sacrifice has become less prevalent over time and is extremely uncommon practice in the modern world. It is now defined in legal terms as “ritual murder.” However, the ongoing study of human sacrificial practices and increasing amounts of archaeological information uncovered continue to reveal important insights into the behaviors and customs of our ancestors. In this way, the idea of human sacrifice continues to inform and influence our present-day religious and moral codes.