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Palaeolithic Cave Art

You're Dead to Me

CHAPTER

Unveiling Paleolithic Art

This chapter delves into the intriguing world of Paleolithic cave art, examining the surprising emphasis on prey animals over predators in these ancient illustrations. The discussion reveals misconceptions about the purpose of the art, suggesting it reflects deeper social or spiritual narratives rather than merely hunting scenes. Highlights include the discovery of hybrid human-animal figures and a humorous exploration of famous sketches, all aimed at understanding early human-animal relationships.

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