Cremation Corpses And Cannibalism
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Cremation Corpses And Cannibalism
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Author : Anders Kaliff
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2017-05-11
Cremation Corpses And Cannibalism written by Anders Kaliff and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-11 with Social Science categories.
Death matters and the matters of death are initially, and to a large extent, the decaying flesh of the corpse. Cremation as a ritual practice is the fastest and most optimal way of dissolving the corpse’s flesh, either by annihilation or purification, or a combination. Still, cremation was not the final rite, and the archaeological record testifies that the dead represented a means to other ends – the flesh, and not the least the bones – have been incorporated in a wide range of other ritual contexts. While human sacrifices and cannibalism as ritual phenomena are much discussed in anthropology, archaeology has an advantage, since the actual bone material leaves traces of ritual practices that are unseen and unheard of in the contemporary world. As such, this book fleshes out a broader and more coherent understanding of prehistoric religions and funeral practices in Scandinavia by focusing on cremation, corpses and cannibalism.
The Corpse
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Author : Christine Quigley
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-09-17
The Corpse written by Christine Quigley and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-17 with Social Science categories.
Throughout the centuries, different cultures have established a variety of procedures for handling and disposing of corpses. Often the methods are directly associated with the deceased’s position in life, such as a pharaoh’s mummification in Egypt or the cremation of a Buddhist. Treatment by the living of the dead over time and across cultures is the focus of study. Burial arrangements and preparations are detailed, including embalming, the funeral service, storage and transport of the body, and forms of burial. Autopsies and the investigative process of causes of deliberate death are fully covered. Preservation techniques such as cryonic suspension and mummification are discussed, as well as a look at the “recycling” of the corpse through organ donation, donation to medicine, animal scavengers, cannibalism, and, of course, natural decay and decomposition. Mistreatments of a corpse are also covered.
Death To Dust
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Author : Kenneth V. Iserson
language : en
Publisher: Gale Group Incorporated
Release Date : 2001
Death To Dust written by Kenneth V. Iserson and has been published by Gale Group Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Family & Relationships categories.
In our culture, we rarely speak about death -- partly because it is seen as a sort of pornography, shrouded in indecency and immersed in taboos; and partly because we know so little about it. Yet nearly everyone at some point has questions about what happens after death. At long last, here is a book to answer many of those questions: What physical changes occur to a dead body?
Burial Practices In Ancient India
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Author : Tushar
language : en
Publisher: PRASHARAN SVM
Release Date : 2023-09-16
Burial Practices In Ancient India written by Tushar and has been published by PRASHARAN SVM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-16 with History categories.
Delve into the intricate landscape of ancient Indian burial practices, spanning Mesolithic to Neolithic epochs. Unveil cultural and societal dimensions through mortuary practices in five comprehensive chapters. Gain insight regarding the basics of burial archaeology. Discover how burial rites evolved from indigenous societies to agrarian communities. Explore the transformative journey through time, culture, and human rituals. This booklet sheds light on deep-seated dynamics that shaped ancient lives, underscoring burial practices as pivotal cultural expressions. This booklet peculiarly offers a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of burial customs from Mesolithic to Neolithic times in Ancient India, weaving together history, culture, and human beliefs.
Riding The Bones
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Author : Larisa Hunter
language : en
Publisher: The Three Little Sisters
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Riding The Bones written by Larisa Hunter and has been published by The Three Little Sisters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
This book is book one in a series of books that are linked to a custom tarot/oracle deck of the same name. This series is a mixture of Heathenry, Druid, and Irish witchcraft practices from the authors. It explores the concepts of the transition of the dead from person to divine personhood.
Consuming Grief
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Author : Beth A. Conklin
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-01-10
Consuming Grief written by Beth A. Conklin and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-10 with Social Science categories.
Mourning the death of loved ones and recovering from their loss are universal human experiences, yet the grieving process is as different between cultures as it is among individuals. As late as the 1960s, the Wari' Indians of the western Amazonian rainforest ate the roasted flesh of their dead as an expression of compassion for the deceased and for his or her close relatives. By removing and transforming the corpse, which embodied ties between the living and the dead and was a focus of grief for the family of the deceased, Wari' death rites helped the bereaved kin accept their loss and go on with their lives. Drawing on the recollections of Wari' elders who participated in consuming the dead, this book presents one of the richest, most authoritative ethnographic accounts of funerary cannibalism ever recorded. Beth Conklin explores Wari' conceptions of person, body, and spirit, as well as indigenous understandings of memory and emotion, to explain why the Wari' felt that corpses must be destroyed and why they preferred cannibalism over cremation. Her findings challenge many commonly held beliefs about cannibalism and show why, in Wari' terms, it was considered the most honorable and compassionate way of treating the dead.
Indo European Fire Rituals
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Author : Anders Kaliff
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-12-30
Indo European Fire Rituals written by Anders Kaliff and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-30 with Social Science categories.
Indo-European Fire Rituals is a comparative study of Indo-European fire rituals from modern folklore and ethnography in Scandinavia and archaeological material in Europe from the Bronze Age onwards to the Vedic origins of cosmos in India and today’s cremations on open pyres in Hinduism. Exploring Indo-European fire rituals and sacrifices throughout history and fire in its fundamental role in rites and religious practices, this book analyses fire rituals as the unifying structure in time and space in Indo-European cultures from the Bronze Age onwards. It asks the question how and why was fire the ultimate power in culture and cosmology? Fire as an agent and divinity was fundamental in all major sacrifices. In Europe, ritual fires in relation to agriculture and fertility may also explain the enigma of cremation. Cremated remains were ground and used in fertility rituals, and ancestral fires played an essential role in metallurgy and the creation of cosmos. Thus, the role of fire rituals in culture and cosmology enables a unique understanding of historic developmental processes. For students and academics studying Indo-European culture history from the Bronze Age onwards, this book has a broad interdisciplinary audience including archaeology, ethnography, folklore, religious and Indo-European studies.
Vampire Forensics
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Author : Mark Collins Jenkins
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2010-02-16
Vampire Forensics written by Mark Collins Jenkins and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-16 with Social Science categories.
Mark Jenkins’s engrossing history draws on the latest science, anthropological and archaeological research to explore the origins of vampire stories, providing gripping historic and folkloric context for the concept of immortal beings who defy death by feeding on the lifeblood of others. From the earliest whispers of eternal evil in ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, vampire tales flourished through the centuries and around the globe, fueled by superstition, sexual mystery, fear of disease and death, and the nagging anxiety that demons lurk everywhere. In Vampire Forensics, Mark Jenkins probes vampire legend to tease out the historical truths enshrined in the tales of terror: sherds of Persian pottery depicting blood-sucking demons; the amazing recent discovery by National Geographic archaeologist Matteo Borrini of a 16th-century Venetian grave of a plague victim and suspected vampire; and the Transylvanian castle of "Vlad the Impaler," whose bloodthirsty cruelty remains unsurpassed. Jenkins navigates centuries of lore and legend, adding new chapters to the chronicle and weaving an irresistibly seductive blend of superstition, psychology, and science sure to engross everyone from Anne Rice’s countless readers to serious students of archaeology and mythology.
Death Mourning And Burial
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Author : Antonius C. G. M. Robben
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-02-04
Death Mourning And Burial written by Antonius C. G. M. Robben and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-04 with Social Science categories.
In Death, Mourning, and Burial, an indispensable introduction to the anthropology of death, readers will find a rich selection of some of the finest ethnographic work on this fascinating topic. Comprised of six sections that mirror the social trajectory of death: conceptualizations of death; death and dying; uncommon death; grief and mourning; mortuary rituals; and remembrance and regeneration Includes canonical readings as well as recent studies on topics such as organ donation and cannibalism Designed for anyone concerned with issues of death and dying, as well as: violence, terrorism, war, state terror, organ theft, and mortuary rituals Serves as a text for anthropology classes, as well as providing a genuinely cross-cultural perspective to all those studying death and dying
Ritual And Belief
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Author : David Hicks
language : en
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Release Date : 2010-03-15
Ritual And Belief written by David Hicks and has been published by Rowman Altamira this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-15 with Social Science categories.
Ritual and Belief: Readings in the Anthropology of Religion is a collection of 41 readings in religion, magic, and witchcraft. The choice of readings is eclectic: no single anthropological approach or theoretical perspective dominates the text. Theoretical significance, scholarly eminence of the author, and inherent interest provide the principal criteria, and each reading complements its companion chapters, which are pedagogically coherent rather than ad hoc assemblages. Included among the theoretical perspectives are structural-functionalism, structuralism, Malinowskian functionalism, cultural materialism, and cultural evolutionism; also included are the synchronic and diachronic approaches. The book offers a mixture of classic readings and more recent contributions, and the 'world religions' are included along with examples from the religions of traditionally non-literate cultures. As diverse a range of religious traditions as possible has been embraced, from various ethnic groups, traditions, and places.