1. Why Sacrifice?

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Benson, Elizabeth P.. "1. Why Sacrifice?". Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Peru, edited by Elizabeth P. Benson and Anita G. Cook, New York, USA: University of Texas Press, 2001, pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.7560/708938-002

Benson, E. (2001). 1. Why Sacrifice?. In E. Benson & A. Cook (Ed.), Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Peru (pp. 1-20). New York, USA: University of Texas Press. https://doi.org/10.7560/708938-002

Benson, E. 2001. 1. Why Sacrifice?. In: Benson, E. and Cook, A. ed. Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Peru. New York, USA: University of Texas Press, pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.7560/708938-002

Benson, Elizabeth P.. "1. Why Sacrifice?" In Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Peru edited by Elizabeth P. Benson and Anita G. Cook, 1-20. New York, USA: University of Texas Press, 2001. https://doi.org/10.7560/708938-002

Benson E. 1. Why Sacrifice?. In: Benson E, Cook A (ed.) Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Peru. New York, USA: University of Texas Press; 2001. p.1-20. https://doi.org/10.7560/708938-002

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Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Preface ix
1. Why Sacrifice? 1
2. Decapitation in Cupisnique and Early Moche Societies 21
3. Blood and the Moon Priestesses: Spondylus Shells in Moche Ceremony 35
4. Blood, Fertility, and Transformation: Interwoven Themes in the Paracas Necropolis Embroideries 55
9. Children and Ancestors: Ritual Practices at the Moche Site of Huaca de la Luna, North Coast of Peru 93
6. Ritual Uses of Trophy Heads in Ancient Nasca Society 119
7. Huari D-Shaped Structures, Sacrificial Offerings, and Divine Rulership 137
8. The Physical Evidence of Human Sacrifice in Ancient Peru 165
Bibliography 185
Index 205

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Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Preface ix
1. Why Sacrifice? 1
2. Decapitation in Cupisnique and Early Moche Societies 21
3. Blood and the Moon Priestesses: Spondylus Shells in Moche Ceremony 35
4. Blood, Fertility, and Transformation: Interwoven Themes in the Paracas Necropolis Embroideries 55
9. Children and Ancestors: Ritual Practices at the Moche Site of Huaca de la Luna, North Coast of Peru 93
6. Ritual Uses of Trophy Heads in Ancient Nasca Society 119
7. Huari D-Shaped Structures, Sacrificial Offerings, and Divine Rulership 137
8. The Physical Evidence of Human Sacrifice in Ancient Peru 165
Bibliography 185
Index 205

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