Lamb in religion and culture: The lamb has been represented since the dawn of time as an almost universal symbol of gentleness, innocence and purity.
The lamb is often the object of sacrifices to the Gods.
- Antiquity: Black lambs were sacrificed to the Greek gods of the winds to ensure good navigation.
- Judaism: The lamb, qualified as a pure animal (kosher) can be eaten in the Jewish religion. There are references to burnt offerings in the Old Testament ...
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