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 19XX- (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
B Sacrifice (chess) (Religion)
B Girard, René 1923-2015
Further subjects:B Human Sacrifice
B Violence
B Ritualism
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Recht, Laerke 19XX- (Author)
Cambridge University Press 2019
Print Book 1645641538
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Bronze Age 1800 BC-800 BC
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Recht, Laerke 19XX- (Author)
Cambridge University Press 2018
Electronic Book 1907349693
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Bronze Age 1800 BC-800 BC