Worship in Ancient Rome
Throughout history, some cultures have worshiped deities associated with toilets and sanitation. In ancient Rome, Sterculius was honored as the god of manure and fertility. Romans believed he transformed human waste into fertilizer, essential for agricultural productivity.
Japan’s Kawaya Kami
In Japan, Kawaya Kami, the “toilet god,” was thought to protect households with traditional pit toilets. Families offered prayers to ensure good health and safe pregnancies, linking clean sanitation to divine blessings and prosperity.
Indian Sanitation Rituals
In ancient Indian traditions, sanitation was spiritually significant. Ceremonies acknowledged the importance of clean latrines, and those who maintained them were seen as performing vital, even sacred, duties to uphold health and harmony.
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