Sacrificial feasting in the Linear B documents.
From: Hesperia
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Date: 3/22/2004
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Author: Palaima, Thomas G.
ABSTRACT
Linear B tablets and sealings from Thebes, Pylos, and Knossos monitor preparations for communal sacrifice and feasting held at palatial centers and in outlying districts. In this article I discuss the nature of the Linear B documents and focus on the fullest archaeological and textual evidence, which comes from Pylos. Translations of the key texts are presented in an appendix. Individuals and groups of varying status were involved in provisioning commensal ceremonies; ...
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