An Archaeology of Prehistoric Bodies and Embodied Identities in

An Archaeology ofPrehistoricBodies and Embodied Identities in the Eastern MediterraneanAuthor(s): Maria Mina, Sevi Triantaphyllou, Yiannis Papadatos\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Oxbow Books, United Kingdom\nImprint: Oxbow Books\nISBN-13: 9781785702914, 978-1785702914\nSynopsis\nIn the long tradition of the archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean bodies have held a prominent role in the form of figurines, frescos, or skeletal remains, and have even been responsible for sparking captivating portrayals of the Mother-Goddess cult, the elegant women of Minoan Crete or the deeds of heroic men. Growing literature on the archaeology and anthropology of the body has raised awareness about the dynamic and multifaceted role of the body in experiencing the world and in the construction, performance and negotiation of social identity.\n\nIn these 28 thematically arranged papers, specialists in the archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean confront the perceived invisibility of past bodies and as.