Human sacrifice: archaeological perspectives from around the world

Sacrifice is not simply an expression of religious beliefs. Its highly symbolic nature lends itself to various kinds of manipulation by those carrying it out, who may use the ritual in maintaining and negotiating power and identity in carefully staged 'performances'. This Element will exam...

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Main Author: Recht, Laerke (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2019
In:Year: 2019
Series/Journal:Cambridge elements
Elements in religion and violence
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Human sacrifice / Religion / Violence
Further subjects:B Human Sacrifice
B Violence
B Ritualism
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