[voiceblue]

It seems more likely that necrophilia was a major problem (compared to today), given how the Egyptians handled it and stories like Botan Dōrō. Very strange that you’re saying cloning voices with AI is “exactly what they mean”…?

[giraffe_lady]

I think the strictly anthropological view is that it's because of the political and social power you accrue if you can convince people the ancestors are on your side. I'm sure there are several reasons though and I accept that one as likely part of it also.