Six-foot-deep symbolism.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)

From: Science News | Date: December 20, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

A simpler explanation for ancient humans' use of red ocher might be cosmetics, much as in modern mortuary practice ("Stone Age Code Red: Scarlet symbols emerge in Israeli Cave," SN: 11/1/03, p. 277). A dusting of red ocher would offset the blue pallor that ...

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