👉 Birkenia is a term used in the Mesopotamian and Egyptian texts, which refers to the practice of performing ritual sacrifices or offerings made at temples. It was traditionally seen as an act of worship and respect for the gods, and it often involved humans sacrificing animals to appease them. The term "birkenia" is also found in the works of ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle, who discussed the concept of human sacrifice and its impact on society.