Ralph Merrifield systematically examines the evidence from prehistoric times to the present and demonstrates that all through the fundamental changes of belief-

By bringing together in one place specific objects, materials, and features indicating ritual, religious, or magical belief used by people around the world and

This volume contains a series of provocative essays that explore expressions of magic and ritual power in the ancient world. The essays are authored by leading

Exploring the idea of the museum as a ritual site, this volume looks at contemporary experience across Europe and Africa to reveal the different ways in which v

This volume contains a series of provocative essays that explore expressions of magic and ritual power in the ancient world. The strength of the present volume