Video - The Sin-Eater: A Bizarre Medieval Practice

Did you know that in medieval Europe, people believed in a practice called "sin eating"? When someone died, a person known as a sin-eater would consume a ritual meal to absolve the deceased's sins. The sin-eater would then take on the sins of the deceased, freeing their soul to move on to the afterlife. This bizarre and macabre practice was believed to ensure the deceased had a peaceful journey in the afterlife. So next time you're feeling guilty, just be glad you don't have to hire a sin-eater to clear your conscience!