Mortuary Practices And Social Identities In The Middle Ages by Duncan Sayer
Essays in Burial Archaeology
This scholarly work delves into the intricate relationship between mortuary practices and the construction of social identities during the Middle Ages. By examining burial sites, grave goods, and funerary rituals, the book explores how these practices reflect and reinforce social hierarchies, cultural beliefs, and community affiliations. It provides a comprehensive analysis of archaeological findings and historical records to uncover the ways in which death and burial were used as tools for expressing power, status, and identity in medieval societies.
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- Published
- 2014
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- Length
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- Pages
- 240-260
- Original Language
- English
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