reading about anglo-saxon burial rites atm
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there was some evidence that graves were left open due to fly pupae remains
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so there was a long interaction with the remains of the individual after death
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food was inserted into burials along with standard grave goods like jewelry and weapons
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feasting with the dead is a rite seen in a number of societies, and one that i find so interesting
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the implication that the dead are not gone but they remain a part of society, albeit in a liminal sense
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If you haven't already looked, you might find discussions about Scandinavian burials rites (eg Oseberg) v interesting for comparison
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Thanks, I'm actually working on a comparison with Irish burials atm, but I may look at Scandinavian ones as well briefly.
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