Archaeology and Ancient Religion in the American Midcontinent

Provides analyses of large datasets from the midcontinent, ranging from tiny charred seeds to the cosmic alignments of mounds, to explore new questions about the religious practices and lives of native peoples. At the core of the book are case studies that explore religious practices from the Cahokia area and surrounding Illinois uplands.

Summary

Provides analyses of large datasets from the midcontinent, ranging from tiny charred seeds to the cosmic alignments of mounds, to explore new questions about the religious practices and lives of native peoples. At the core of the book are case studies that explore religious practices from the Cahokia area and surrounding Illinois uplands.

Product details

• Assisted by: Brad H Koldehoff (Editor), Brad H. Koldehoff (Editor), Timothy R Pauketat (Editor), Timothy R. Pauketat (Editor)
• Publisher: Univ of Chicago Behalf of Univ of Alabama
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9780817319960
• ISBN: 978-0-8173-1996-0
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Series: Archaeology of the American So; Archaeology of the American South: New Directions and Perspectives; Archaeology of the American So; Archaeology of the American South: New Directions and Perspectives
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous