Axes in the Funerary Ceremonies of the Northern Pontic Scythians
Axes were rare among the Scythians but are occasionally found in Scythian kurgans. Like other weapons, axes had practical as well as social and religious roles. The Scythians not only placed axes in burials as burial gifts, but also used them at various stages of the funeral ritual. This article con...
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Arts |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/12/3/124 |