What types of sins were typically transferred to a Sin Eater?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Sin Eater
Sin eaters traditionally absorbed the sins of the deceased, which included guilt from actions like murder, theft, adultery, and other moral transgressions. This practice was believed to cleanse the soul of the departed, allowing them to enter the afterlife unburdened. The sin eater would consume food or drink placed on the body, symbolically taking on these sins.