Leis

In Crete, a sacrifice was made to the goddess of spring Persephone every year. The islanders prayed for a bountiful harvest. The most beautiful girl on the island was chosen by a jury of priests. This year it was the turn of Leis, a poor farmer's daughter. She was led to the temple of the god of death Thanatos. There she begged the clergy for mercy, after which she was immediately killed.

skull by Raymond