essay

Feasting with the dead: Ohio Hopewell charnal house ritual as a context for redistribution

hopewell archaeology : the chillicothe conference • Kent, Ohio • Published In 1979 • Pages: 39-46

By: Seeman, Mark F..

Abstract
Seeman proposes a link between feasting, redistribution, and the operation of the charnel houses in Ohio Hopewell. He believes that the food remains found around the mortuary mounds are evidence of food redistribution and feasting that occurred during the burial ceremonies. The food remains from the charnel houses at 17 sites are described. To further the redistribution hypothesis Seeman compares the Ohio Hopewell and the historic Choctaw mortuary behaviors.
Subjects
Fauna
Comparative evidence
Ceramic technology
Heating and lighting equipment
Burial practices and funerals
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Hopewell
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2003
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
2100 BP-1600 BP (100 B.C.-400 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Ohio, United States
Notes
Mark F. Seeman
For bibliographical references see document 11: Brose and Greber
LCCN
79088607
LCSH
Hopewell culture