Format:
XIV, 234 S. :
,
Ill., Kt.
Edition:
1. publ.
ISBN:
0-415-34550-2
,
0-415-34551-0
,
978-0-415-34550-7
Content:
This fascinating study explores how our prehistoric ancestors developed rituals from everyday life and domestic activities. With extensive illustrated case studies, the text examines farming, craft production and the occupation of houses, all of which were ritualized in prehistoric Europe.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Death and the harvest -- The consecration of the house -- A duty of care -- A house with a pool -- Multiplication and division -- The rites of separation -- What remains to be seen.
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 0-203-56704-8
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
,
Ethnology
Keywords:
Ritual
;
Alltagskultur
;
Bibliografie
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0651/2004019540-d.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0422/2004019540.html