Thicker than water: the origins of blood as symbol and ritual
Auteur :
Meyer, Melissa
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415935302
Date de publication :
8 juin 2005
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
500 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Presents an account of blood in ritual, and its potency as a symbol of life, death, and gender. Ranging from ancient to modern times, and encompassing beliefs from around the world, this work reveals the history of blood's meaning and sites it at the centre of cultural development.