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Human sacrifice : Archaeological perspectives from around the world.

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Field name	Details
ISBN	9781108728201
ISBN	1108728200
Author	Recht, Laerke (author.)
Title	Human sacrifice : Archaeological perspectives from around the world.
Publisher and/or associated date/s	Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2019.
Description	135 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Series	Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and violence
Contents	Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction -- 2.The Near East -- 3.Egypt -- 4.China -- 5.Northern Europe -- 6.Mesoamerica -- 7.Conclusion.
Summary	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'.
Subjects	Religion and culture
Subjects	Sacrifice
Call number	2019.030

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A00820961	2019.030	General Collection		. Available to Museum Staff .