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Delve into the origins of religion through the phases of hominization and archaeological findings across various species, including Homo erectus and Neanderthals. Discover evidence like burial practices, art, and ancient writings shedding light on spiritual beliefs and rituals.
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How far back does religion go? Elements of a tentative answer • Identify the phases of hominisation. • Examine varieties of archeological evidence for religion in different taxa. //
What constitutes evidence in the archeological record? • Burial complexes Some practices imply belief in surviving souls • Art work Some works imply spirits, rituals, or specialists • Writings The only truly definitive proof for spirit-beliefs, rituals, or specialists
Phases of human evolutionSpecies Years Brain sz. Religion?