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The intriguing history of the human calvaria: sinister and religious.

Authors :
Tubbs RS
Loukas M
Shoja MM
Apaydin N
Salter EG
Oakes WJ
Source :
Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery [Childs Nerv Syst] 2008 Apr; Vol. 24 (4), pp. 417-22.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Introduction: A review of the ancient world finds multiple documentations describing the use of the human calvaria as a drinking implement.<br />Terminology: This term, which is frequently and incorrectly called the "calvarium," has a unique history among multiple cultures of the world. For example, the purported site of Jesus' crucifixion "Calvary" is derived from this term calvaria. The present report explores the derivation, misuse, and history of the human calvaria.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0256-7040
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18026961
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-007-0509-0