Necromancy and Ancestor Veneration

This chapter explores the intricate practices of necromancy and the reverence for ancestors in early civilizations like Çatalhöyük and Jericho. It examines how the burial of loved ones within living spaces reflects ongoing connections with the deceased and highlights the use of rituals and symbols like plaster skulls for communication. Furthermore, it contrasts traditional beliefs in ancestor consultation with medieval efforts to suppress these practices, illustrating the complex interplay between cultural heritage and religious doctrine.