Author: James R. Duncan

In Mississippian Culture Heroes, Ritual Regalia, and Sacred Bundles, archaeologists analyze evidence of the religious beliefs and ritual practices of Mississippian people through the lens of indigeno …

Showcases the wealth of new research on sacred imagery found in twelve states and four Canadian provinces In archaeology, rock-art any long-lasting marking made on a natural surface is similar to mat …

Images on rocks depicting birds, serpents, deer, and other designs are haunting reminders of prehistoric peoples. This book documents Missouri’s rich array of petroglyphs and pictographs, analyzing t …