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The horns of the alter- a place of protection.

In the old ages, there was a place, which the safest to the murderer- the horns of the altar. There were four horns to the altar, where the priest used to splash the blood over during the sacrifice. Due to his holiness, the altar was the place that helped to protect the people. However, if [...]

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