Dying for the Gods: Human Sacrifice in Iron Age & Roman Europe

by Miranda Aldhouse-Green

Book Overview

Sacrifice, like death, is one of the great taboos of modern society. The notion that human sacrifice, and even cannibalism, could be considered a most holy act is almost inconceivable. Yet the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752425285
• ISBN13: 9780752425283
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Tempus
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Dying for the Gods

This is a textbook for a class. The book was in excellent shape and was delivered quickly.

Highly recommended!

This book is an in-depth study of the ultimate religious ritual. For the student of history or anthropology--or for someone addicted to the bizarre--I can think of no better text.