The transfer of symbols and meanings: the case of the ‘horns of consecration’
Sir Arthur Evans first used the term “horns of consecration” in 1901. Since then they have been interpreted in various ways as Moon idols (Mondidole), boat models, pot stands, loom stands, spit supports, and fire supports. Most, however, can be seen as abstracted bull’s horns. Abstraction should hav...
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University of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani)
2005-12-01
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| Series: | Documenta Praehistorica |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.uni-lj.si/DocumentaPraehistorica/article/view/2170 |