Re: FAO Eds; Mother Anthony's Well | Forum

tjj Nov 5, 2010 23:45:51

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Thanks to the Eds for adding this site.
One thing puzzled me though and would be grateful for clarification, or just thoughts from anyone on the subject . When looking for the correct category to add Mother Anthony's Well I could only find 'Sacred Well'. It seems there is evidence of bronze age occupation at the site in question but does this make it 'sacred'. How do we differentiate between what is sacred and what is just ancient - and how do we guage what neolithic/bronze age people held sacred?

Sanctuary Nov 6, 2010 06:54:19

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tjj wrote:

I think water itself was seen as pretty sacred during this period June with much association with it and the dead.

tiompan Nov 6, 2010 09:38:13

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tjj wrote:

How do we differentiate between what is sacred and what is just ancient - and how do we guage what neolithic/bronze age people held sacred?

Without supporting evidence it's contemporary speculation , which also imposes the sacred/profane opposition that may not have held in the period being considered .