Thicker Than Water - The Origins of Blood as Symbol and Ritual - Paperback - 2006

Presents an account of blood in ritual, and its potency as a symbol of life, death, and gender. Ranging from ancient to modern times, and encompassing beliefs from around the world, this work reveals the history of blood's meaning and sites it at the centre of cultural development.
Year of publication: 2006
Pagination: 272 pages, black & white illustrations
Format: Paperback