Some observers believe that this points to a ritualistic purpose for the killing.

By his theory, the figurative patterns (smaller and less common) were meant only for ritualistic purposes.

The liver was particularly prized for medicinal and ritualistic purposes.

Elsewhere in Scotland wheelhouses were constructed, probably for ritualistic purposes, in the west and north.

Llama proved to be an important animal at Pacatnamu both for everyday use and ritualistic purposes.

Some forms of Buddhism also use chanting for ritualistic purposes.

Several houses in Banawali show evidence of fire altars, which were also associated with apsidal structures indicating ritualistic purposes.

Kaufmann's fingers tapped the console as he executed two swift trades for ritualistic purposes.

Most primitive art was created not as art, but for religious and ritualistic purposes.

There is also historical evidence that some tribal cultures would insert stones or metal underneath the skin for ritualistic purposes.