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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.

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A very ambitious book, set fair to become a bestseller. * Journal of the British Archaeological Association *

Dying for the Gods

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 1 April 2002
      ISBN-13 9780752425283
      978-0752425283
      ISBN-10 0752425285
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      History Ancient history European history European history: medieval period, middle ages

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      A very ambitious book, set fair to become a bestseller. * Journal of the British Archaeological Association *

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