How did Sin Eaters gain their status in society?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Sin Eater
Sin Eaters gained their status in society through a unique role in medieval and early modern communities, where they were believed to absorb the sins of the deceased by consuming a ritual meal over the body. This act was thought to ensure the deceased's passage to the afterlife, granting Sin Eaters a complex, albeit marginalized, social position.