In the field of religion, the offering is the good, whether it is bread, wine, money or precious stones, which are given to a deity or saint of the doctrine, in order to request favors or, well, to comply with an obligation long imposed. This is also the sum of money that is given to the priests who are offering their first Mass, especially if they lack resources. Offerings are sometimes simple gifts, made in gratitude or love for another individual. This word comes from the Latin "offerendus", which can be translated as "to be offered."
The offerings, according to the archaeological pieces found, are objects that were already common for the Neolithic era. Generally, they were artifacts made from stones and metals, with axes and other sharp tools. These were buried or thrown into any body of water, since they were very valuable and could, the evildoers, steal and sell them. In the same way, towards the Middle Ages, it was common for votive crowns, made with metals and precious stones, votive crosses, hidden inside the crowns and votive chalices, large and beautiful gold vessels in the shape of a chalice, were offered to Christian deities, especially by kings and people of great influence.
In ancient Egypt, the series of gifts that were given to deceased people was called an offering formula. This allowed people who were no longer present to participate in the offerings made by the king.
