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On Giants in Swedish Archaeology
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Before the development of archaeology there were speculations that prehistory had been populated by giants. Giants are often seen in opposition to a scientific worldview and basic archaeological concepts. It has been emphasised that during the early 19th century there was a break between old beliefs and scientific archaeology. The author wants to show that the belief in giants in prehistory was essentially already gone. It was revived around rgoo by an intensified interest in prehistory. It was central in formulating basic archaeological notions, such as the existence of a Stone Age. The belief in giants and the historicity of folk tales were part of romantic philosophy. The romantic roots of archaeology have been denied but are central for archaeological thinking.
Title: On Giants in Swedish Archaeology
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Before the development of archaeology there were speculations that prehistory had been populated by giants.
Giants are often seen in opposition to a scientific worldview and basic archaeological concepts.
It has been emphasised that during the early 19th century there was a break between old beliefs and scientific archaeology.
The author wants to show that the belief in giants in prehistory was essentially already gone.
It was revived around rgoo by an intensified interest in prehistory.
It was central in formulating basic archaeological notions, such as the existence of a Stone Age.
The belief in giants and the historicity of folk tales were part of romantic philosophy.
The romantic roots of archaeology have been denied but are central for archaeological thinking.
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