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Ships on Bronzes: A Study in Bronze Age Religion and Iconography
Book • 1992
This book explores the religious beliefs and mythological aspects of the Nordic Bronze Age (circa 1700–500 BCE) through the analysis of bronze objects, particularly focusing on ship images and their symbolic meanings.
Kaul argues that these images represent myths and divine attributes, especially related to the sun and its journey, rather than merely ritual scenes.
The work emphasizes the importance of archaeological material culture as the primary source for understanding Bronze Age religion, given the absence of written records.
It provides a structured interpretation of the iconography, revealing a complex pantheon and mythological system in Bronze Age Scandinavia.
Kaul argues that these images represent myths and divine attributes, especially related to the sun and its journey, rather than merely ritual scenes.
The work emphasizes the importance of archaeological material culture as the primary source for understanding Bronze Age religion, given the absence of written records.
It provides a structured interpretation of the iconography, revealing a complex pantheon and mythological system in Bronze Age Scandinavia.
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