11 Strange Drinking Rituals From Around the World
| March 23, 2015
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Libation – Ancient Egypt and 2Pac
In Ancient Egypt, libation was the act of pouring alcohol onto the earth in memory of deceased ancestors, in the honor of gods or the environment. This custom has been adopted by numerous cultures worldwide, including Western pop culture. Musicians across North America pour libations onto the ground when first opening a forty of liquor in honor of friends and family who have passed away. The practice has been immortalized by 2Pac’s song, Pour Out a Little Liquor, which is undoubtedly done in his honor every time the song is heard.
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