Sacrifice, like death, is one of the great taboo subjects of modern society. The notion that human sacrifice, murder most horrid and even cannibalism could be considered a most holy act is almost inconceivable. Yet the evidence for human sacrifice in north-west Europe, deriving from both archaeology and the testimony of Classical writers of the first centuries BC/AD, has to be confronted. This is the challenge of this original, but often disturbing, book. Brings together a wealth of archaeological, anthropological and historical evidence that has not been previously available is a valuable asset to scholars.
ISBN: | 9780752425283 |
Publication date: | 1st April 2002 |
Author: | Miranda Green |
Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 240 pages |
Genres: |
Archaeology Ancient history European history Religion and beliefs Mysticism, magic and occult interests |