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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Main Authors: Marina Daragan, Sergei Polin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Arts
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/12/3/124