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Why did many ancient cultures have a cult of immortality. I mean the Britons had naked warriors who would run out to battle wearing nothing but shorts. The Dacians and Thracians had Falx and Rhomphilia warriors who would run out wearing nothing but pants. I've read that Gauls, Berbers, Iranians and some Asian cultures had this as well. Why? Why did these people seem to think themselves immortal even though they could clearly see that people die quicker when not wearing protective gear. Was it just religious devotion? Did they actually want to die to meet their god?

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