Output details
17 - Geography, Environmental Studies and Archaeology
Queen's University Belfast
Chapter title
Die Zwei in der Drei, oder : Ein Zwilling kommt selten allein
Type
C - Chapter in book
DOI
-
Publisher of book
Verlag Marie Leidorf
Book title
Hunde – Menschen – Artefakte : Gedenkschrift für Gretel Gallay
ISBN of book
9783896465511
Year of publication
2012
URL
-
Number of additional authors
1
Additional information
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Interdisciplinary
-
Cross-referral requested
-
Research group
None
Proposed double-weighted
No
Double-weighted statement
-
Reserve for a double-weighted output
No
Non-English
Yes
English abstract
This paper explores the numerical composition of multi-piece weapon depositions in the European Bronze Age. The number of similar pieces deposited jointly as part of a closed assemblage is tracked across Europe, the individual depositions are assigned to one of seven chronological phases, and the emerging patterns are tested for diachronic trends. Two distinct principles emerge that seem to have governed most depositional practice in terms of numerical composition: dualistic and trinitarian. On a number of occasions, deliberate attempts seem to have been made to reconcile these two principles by the individuals or communities involved in the relevant practice.
