Ritual Belief And The Dead Body In Early Modern Britain And Ireland
early modern death ritualsfuneral customs britain irelanddeath and belief early modernmortuary practices 17th centuryhistorical dead body customs
Delve into the complex world of early modern death rituals across Britain and Ireland, examining the deeply ingrained beliefs surrounding the dead body. This historical study of funeral customs uncovers the unique ways societies grappled with mortality, from pre-burial practices to the enduring mortuary traditions that shaped their understanding of the afterlife and community.