Fitzpatrick, A. P. (1996). Night and Day: the symbolism of astral signs on later Iron Age anthropomorphic short swords. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 62. Vol 62, pp. 373-398.
Title The title of the publication or report |
Night and Day: the symbolism of astral signs on later Iron Age anthropomorphic short swords | ||||
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Issue The name of the volume or issue |
Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 62 | ||||
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The Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society | ||||
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62 | ||||
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. |
373 - 398 | ||||
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report |
Looks at the small proportion of examples of this relatively rare weapon that bear inlaid designs thought to represent the lunar cycle. Using evidence from Gallo-Latin calendars and literary evidence from LIA France it is suggested that the swords were used in practices or ceremonies associated with the making and keeping of time by counting nights, and with divination. An appendix collates information on key publications of `Astral symbols on anthropomorphic hilted daggers' (393--8). | ||||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
1996 | ||||
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BIAB
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered |
20 Jan 2002 |