This sounds so civilized compared to today. You’re given ten days to leave, can come back after ten years, and there is no loss of property. Also, “it can take

This sounds so civilized compared to today. You’re given ten days to leave, can come back after ten years, and there is no loss of property. Also, “it can take place at most once a year, and only for one person. In this it resembles the Greek pharmakos or scapegoat…” Something something René Girard.