SYMBOLIZING THE PAST.
Published In: Archaeology, 2025, v. 78, n. 3. P. 4 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: LOBELL, JARRETT A. 3 of 3
Abstract
The article in the "Archaeology" journal explores the symbolic significance of various objects throughout history, such as swords, keys, and avocados. It delves into how these items have represented cultural emblems and societal values, from samurai swords in Japan to keys in Anatolia. The text also highlights the symbolic use of colors, like red-stained teeth in ancient China, and discusses how symbols of power were manifested through objects like stamp seals and fortifications. Additionally, the article touches on surprising symbols, such as fruit representing ancestry in the Maya world and resistance in nineteenth-century Australia. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Archaeology. 2025/05, Vol. 78, Issue 3, p4
- Document Type:Question & Answer
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0003-8113
- Accession Number:183658920
- Copyright Statement:Copyright of Archaeology is the property of Archaeological Institute of America and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.