How did Hindu animal sacrifices impact Buddhist practices?

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ScamTheMan · Answer

Well, in Hinduism, animal sacrifices are like ways to praise the Gods and offer them a sacrifice.  It's one of those tribal practices that still happen today.  The subdivison known as Shaktism, which is a part of Hinduism that is associated strongly with the God Shakti and animal sacrifice.  It also played a big part in Buddhism since originated from Hinduism.  Siddhartha Gautama was actually a hindu prince before he left his religion and position and became more "down to earth"