Whether "vinuses" of paleolith are evidence of ancient religiosity
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https://doi.org/10.32420/2018.85.695Keywords:
paleolith, believes, vinuses, figurinesAbstract
The article by Titov S. “Whether “vinuses” of paleolith are evidence of ancient religiosity” provides a comprehensive analysis of existing theories on origin and use of archeological artifacts known as “vinuses” of paleolith. Using comparative analysis as a method of research the author traces a genesis of female image in times of upper paleolith and its origin and transforming. The author examines cases that prove evidence in favor of religious and magical use of “vinuses”. Moreover some religious and anthropological hypothesis that explain the way of believes are expound and analyzed.
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20.03.2018
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“Whether ‘vinuses’ of paleolith are evidence of ancient religiosity” (2018) Ukrainian Religious Studies, (85), pp. 33–42. doi:10.32420/2018.85.695.