This book explores the interaction of rituals and ritualised practices utilising a cross-cultural approach. It discusses whether and why rituals are important t

This text explores the interaction of rituals and ritualised practices in a range of different cultural, local and historical settings. It discusses whether and

An international, cross-disciplinary investigation of ancient religious practices and their material remains yields fresh insights and poses new questions

‘Ritual Failure’ is a new concept in archaeology adopted from the discipline of anthropology. Resilient religious systems disappearing, strict believers and