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For a start, see: Lauwerier, R. 2002. 'Animals as food for the soul', in K. Dobney & T.P. O'Connor (eds) Bones and the Man. Studies in Honour of Don Brothwell. Oxbow Books; pp. 63-71. Terry O'Connor -----Original Message----- From: Analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sylvia Warman Sent: 16 September 2003 15:31 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [ZOOARCH] animal deposits in Roman burials I am currently looking at a small assemblage from a Late Roman cemetery in southwark. I have identified several instances of animal remains that may be the result of either food offerings or grave goods. I have plenty of archaeological and zooarchaeological references. What I am interested in finding out is whether there are any primary sources which mention these practices. Does anyone know of any Roman authors who describe the use of animals/food in the Roman (or indeed Romano-British) death ritual. Many Thanks Sylvia Sylvia Warman 20A Moyser Road Streatham London SW16 6SA 0208 677 4871 07796956577 [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ Use MSN Messenger to send music and pics to your friends http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger