Bonds of Blood

Gender, Lifecycle, and Sacrifice in Aztec Culture

Autor*innen

• Kenneth A. Loparo

Reihen

• Frühe Neuzeit: Gesellschaft und Kultur

Parameter

• 244 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Altertum
• Anthropologie
• Archäologie
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur

Mehr zum Buch

Focusing on the often-misunderstood practice of human sacrifice, this book offers a nuanced view of the Aztecs, portraying them with a humanity that has been overlooked. It delves into their religious violence, presenting it as a significant aspect of their culture. Additionally, the work introduces a fresh perspective on gender roles while exploring the everyday life of the Aztec people, providing a comprehensive understanding of their society and beliefs.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback