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Cambridge Archaeol J 10 (2)
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Cambridge Archaeol J 10 (2)
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Series:
Cambridge Archaeological Journal
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Volume:
10 (2)
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Publication Type:
Journal
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Editor:
Chris Scarre
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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
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Year of Publication:
2000
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BIAB (The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))
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Created Date:
26 Apr 2005
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`Very like a whale': menhirs, motifs and myths in the Mesolithic--Neoli...
Alasdair W R Whittle
243 - 259
The author suggests that the rare motif on Breton menhirs often interpreted as an axe or an axe-plough, could be the representation of a whale, and that if so, this might be a mythic creature. The character of myth and narrative is considered. It is mooted that Late Mesolithic people or their immediate descendants could have been responsible for the erection of such menhirs. Other representations of natural creatures in the Mesolithic and Neolithic in Europe are briefly noted, and the possible importance of myth in the Mesolithic--Neolithic transition of northwest Europe is discussed.
Illuminating the monuments: observation and speculation on the structure and f...
David Trevarthen
295 - 315
The author argues that the cairns at Balnuaran of Clava show a structural relationship to the annual cycle, most clearly in their alignment on Midwinter sunset. The stones used in their construction fall into simple colour classes: `red', `white' and `black'. All three, but especially the black, appear to show selective arrangement in the cairns. A preliminary study of the relationships between the position of coloured stones and certain solar alignments, using both direct opposition and shadow casting, indicates that choice of colour may have been a significant factor in the position of stones within the monuments. Moreover the three colours seem to show a consistent pattern of meaning across a wide spectrum of cultures, which may imply a universal psychological factor in their symbolic use.
Viewpoint: were cities built as images?
327 - 365
Contributions by various authors on the issue of symbolism and intentionality in the layout of many ancient city sites, and the tension between praxis and idealism, including
Bricks and metaphor
Barry Kemp
335 - 346
discussion on the layout of Amarna in ancient Egypt and of late-medieval London, and also on plans for the rebuilding of London following the Great Fire of 1666