Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like
Elizabeth Graham
University Press of Florida eBooks August 28, 2011 DOI: 10.5744/florida/9780813036663.003.0013 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 4 |
| Key points | Argues that archaeological practice involves a 'sensual array' and is thus deeply experiential and informative, and that archaeology therefore stands to contribute uniquely to knowledge. The chapter compares archaeology, textual reading, religion, and magic, as well as gods, dragons, and religious experience, using a children's book theme to explore religion. |
Abstract
The title of this chapter is taken from a children's book, the theme of which is used as a way to explore religion. Archaeology, the reading of texts, religion, and magic are compared, as are gods, dragons, and religious experience. It is argued that archaeological practices involve a sensual array and hence are deeply experiential and informative; in this way archaeology stands to contribute uniquely to knowledge.