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The Mystery of Cave Art
22:38 - 27:49 (05:11)
Experts are divided into two separate groups when it comes to theorizing about the creation of ancient cave art - those who need to advance a theory and those who believe there's not enough evidence to support one. Cave art may have been used to influence hunting or to create a visual representation of everyday life.
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The creator of cave art during the Paleolithic era may have been trying to invoke the spirit of an animal or simply depicting what was seen in everyday life, as there are differing opinions on interpreting the meaning behind these ancient artworks.
22:38 - 25:51 (03:13)
Summary
The creator of cave art during the Paleolithic era may have been trying to invoke the spirit of an animal or simply depicting what was seen in everyday life, as there are differing opinions on interpreting the meaning behind these ancient artworks.
ChapterThe Mystery of Cave Art
EpisodeSelects: How Cave Dwellers Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The significance of cave paintings in understanding early human history is discussed, including the lack of written history leading to speculation and the incomplete picture given by only seeing a portion of the cultures that created them.
25:51 - 26:59 (01:07)
Summary
The significance of cave paintings in understanding early human history is discussed, including the lack of written history leading to speculation and the incomplete picture given by only seeing a portion of the cultures that created them.
ChapterThe Mystery of Cave Art
EpisodeSelects: How Cave Dwellers Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Troglodyte means cave dweller and was named after West African tribes that the Greeks came in contact with who lived in cliff caves.
26:59 - 27:49 (00:50)
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Troglodyte means cave dweller and was named after West African tribes that the Greeks came in contact with who lived in cliff caves. It is now used as an insult to call someone a cave dweller, instead of using more vulgar language.