The ritual killing and burial of animals
Subtitle: European perspectives
By: edited by Aleksander Pluskowski
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Oakville, CT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781842174449
Subjects: Human-animal relationships; Animal sacrifice; Animal remains (Archaeology); Antiquities; Fossil Animals
Description: The killing and burial of animals in ritualistic contexts is encountered across Europe from prehistory through to the historical period. This volume presents research across Europe to illustrate how comparable interpretative frameworks are used by archaeologists working with both prehistoric and historical societies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.