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Gustave Flaubert
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58. The World Cup of Gods - Part 1 artwork
The Rest Is HistoryMay 31, 2021
58. The World Cup of Gods - Part 1
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“The excerpt mentions a scene from Flaubert's novel 'Salonbo' where children are sacrificed during a conflict, highlighting the theme of offering something precious to the gods.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: child sacrifice in history
For: Readers interested in historical literature and ancient rituals
Key quote: “There's a great scene of this in, have you ever read Flaubert's novel Salonbo?”
The host mentions 'Salonbo' to illustrate the historical context of child sacrifice during the Punic Wars, as depicted in Flaubert's novel. This reference serves to highlight the complexities and moral implications surrounding such rituals in ancient cultures.