Hogarth Coote

Based on the real practice of sin-eating. A Sin-eater was a historical occupation in 16-19th century England, Wales and Scotland where individuals were called to funerals to consume a meal in front of the deceased. By eating the food, they symbolically absorbed the deceased's sins, allowing the dead to be absolved and enter heaven

Based on the real practice of sin-eating. A Sin-eater was a historical occupation in 16-19th century England, Wales and Scotland where individuals were called to funerals to consume a meal in front of the deceased. By eating the food, they symbolically absorbed the deceased's sins, allowing the dead to be absolved and enter heaven