Human sacrifice : archaeological perspectives from around the world / Laerke Recht, University of Cambridge.
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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2019.
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| Series: | Elements in religion and violence.
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