That could be it. I don't know a great deal about pagan religions, but that seems to fit...

[Look, she only fought in a holy war. That doesn't mean she's actually up on the details of such things — but she's distracted from such thoughts by Scorpia's addition.]

Perhaps they were meant as offerings then? To gain her favor. [She glances around.] Which would be somewhat ironic, seeing how things turned out.