Funeral escort of the european Scythia’ Amazons
Funeral escort of the european Scythia’ Amazons
Author(s): Olena FialkoSubject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, Social history, Ancient World, History of Religion
Published by: Muzeul Naţional de Istorie a Moldovei
Keywords: Scythian Amazons; funeral rite; guards; dependent persons; animals; the Early Iron Age;
Summary/Abstract: The funeral rite of representatives of any community is characterized by a set of specific symbolic actions. It could be the method of burial (cremation, inhumation, mummification, exhibition, etc.), its type (single, pair, triple, collective), the position of the deceased, the form of the burial structure, ritual actions during the funeral and after it, a set of accompanying equipment, and localization of cemeteries. The analysis of these components should give a key to the interpretation of archaeological burial monuments (Алёкшин 1981а, 3; Алёкшин 1981b, 19; Alekshin 1983, 138).
Journal: Tyragetia (Serie Nouă)
- Issue Year: XV/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 25-36
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
