Essays about: "ancestor"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 42 essays containing the word ancestor.

1. 1. Thresholds to the ancestors : An examination of south-west portals with regards to cult and symbolism

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Arkeologi

   Author : Oskar Bransell; [2023]
   Keywords : South-west portals; grave cult; ancestor worship; necromancy; doors of the dead ; Viking Age; Sydvästportar; gravkult; förfädersdyrkan; nekromanti; de dödas dörrar ; Vikingatiden;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the relevancy of south-west portals with regards to their potential usage in post-burial ritual activity with particular focus on the deposition of sacrificial offerings. South-west portals are a type of stone constructions found on the edges of mounds and stone settings in eastern central Sweden usually dating to the Viking Age (c. READ MORE

3. 2. Developing an Advanced Method for Kinship from Ancient DNA Data

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Erkin Alacamli; [2023]
   Keywords : aDNA; ancient DNA; kinship estimation;

   Abstract :  The analysis of kinship from ancient DNA (aDNA) data has the potential to provide insight into social structures of prehistoric societies. Kinship analysis is gaining popularity as optimised wet-lab methods allow for studies with sample sizes on the level of whole cemeteries. READ MORE

4. 3. Cluster KL-UCB: Optimism for the Best, Pessimism for the Rest

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för matematiska vetenskaper

   Author : Emelie Lööf; [2022-06-28]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The project presents an allocation strategy for the stochastic multi armed bandit when considering instances with a clustered structure. Using the architecture of the KL-UCB policy as a source of inspiration, an algorithm which exploits and takes advantage from a clustered structure is derived. READ MORE

5. 4. Human’s Attitude toward Cats and their Behavior : a survey study

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Aida Wolf; [2022]
   Keywords : cats; felines; behavioral problems; environmental needs; cat demographics; Sweden; attitude toward cats;

   Abstract : The domestic cat has many environmental needs that mirror those of their ancestor, the North African Wildcat. To ensure the wellbeing of domestic cats, these environmental needs should be met. If they are not met it can result in stress/fear/anxiety/frustration that can be expressed through behavioral problems. READ MORE

6. 5. The Abraham Accords: Yesterday’s foes, tomorrow's friends? : A Qualitative case analysis of the Geopolitical-Economic drivers of the AbrahamNormalization Accords

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Adel Harmoush; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Throughout the years that followed the establishment of the state of Israel, the relations between the Arabs and Israel have never been open and transparent as they were after the announcement of the Abraham Accords. The Abraham Accords refer to the normalization agreement between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain that was announced on the the15th of September 2020. READ MORE