An Irish ritual of kingship: the sacrifice of a white mare and preparation of a stew, in which the king bathes and which his supporters ea
Year: ca 1196-1223
Location: British Library, London [ms Royal 13 B. VIII, fol. 28v]
External link: www.bl.uk
2. Sacrifice and religion: Comparisons, Antiquarians, Anthropology (16th-18th Century) 3. Sacrifice and politics (16th-18th Century)
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