Human Sacrifice in History & Today Nigel Davies Anthropology Myth Religion
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Human Sacrifice in History & Today Nigel Davies Anthropology Myth Religion. Nigel Davies human sacrifice anthropology comparative religion mythology ancient history Aztec Maya ritual sacrifice archaeology occult studies cultural history primitive religions ethnography controversial history hardcover nonfiction rare anthropology book. A provocative and deeply researched examination of ritual killing across civilizations, Human Sacrifice in History & Today by Nigel Davies explores the cultural, religious, political, and psychological dimensions of sacrifice from ancient societies through the modern era. Covering civilizations such as the Aztecs, Maya, Celts, ancient Mediterranean cultures, and other world traditions, this scholarly yet accessible hardcover investigates why human sacrifice emerged and how echoes of sacrificial thinking persist in contemporary society. An excellent addition for collectors and readers interested in anthropology, mythology, comparative religion, ancient history, archaeology, occult studies, cultural studies, and controversial historical subjects. Nigel Davies human sacrifice anthropology comparative religion mythology ancient history Aztec Maya ritual sacrifice archaeology occult studies cultural history primitive religions ethnography controversial history hardcover nonfiction rare anthropology book
