Carthage's Tanit Cult and Child Sacrifice Controversy

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Carthage's Tanit Cult and Child Sacrifice Controversy

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the religious heart of Carthage: the cult of Tanit, the city's supreme goddess, and the enduring controversy over child sacrifice. They examine the Tophet precinct, the stelae dedicated to Tanit and Baal Hammon, and the conflicting evidence from ancient writers like Diodorus Siculus, Tertullian, and modern archaeology. Was Carthaginian child sacrifice a reality, a Roman propaganda slander, or something in between? The hosts discuss the urns containing cremated infant remains, the debate over whether they represent sacrifices or stillbirths, and how the Carthaginians themselves understood their most sacred ritual. They also touch on the role of priesthoods, the meaning of Tanit's symbol (a circle atop a triangle), and why this question still matters for understanding Punic civilization today. #Tanit #BaalHammon #Tophet #Carthage #ChildSacrifice #PunicReligion #DiodorusSiculus #Tertullian #Phoenician #Archaeology #AncientCarthage #NorthAfrica #Ritual #Sacrifice #Punic #FexingoHistory #History #AncientReligion Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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