Scapegoat (Hamed Morovati)

The term "scapegoat" originates from the ancient Israelite ritual of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), described in Leviticus 16. The high priest would cast lots over two male goats: one "for Yahweh" (sacrificed for the people's sins) and one "for Azazel" (sent into the wilderness).