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Celebrations of death : the anthropology of mortuary ritual

by Peter Metcalf, Richard Huntington

This illustrated history examines funeral rites and burial practices across diverse cultures and centuries, exploring how different societies honour the dead. It provides global examples ranging from the catacombs of Paris to the tombs of Borneo.

Accession 2433 ISBN 9781599212012 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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