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IMC 2022: Sessions

Session 1317: Medieval Animals in Conflict and Aggression, II

Wednesday 6 July 2022, 16.30-18.00

Sponsor:M(edieval) A(nimal) D(ata-Network), Central European University, Budapest/Wien
Organiser:Gerhard Jaritz, Department of Medieval Studies, Central European University, Budapest
Moderator/Chair:Gerhard Jaritz, Department of Medieval Studies, Central European University, Budapest
Paper 1317-aAncient Traditions in Killing: Bone and Antler Projectile Points
(Language: English)
Alice Choyke, Department of Medieval Studies, Central European University, Budapest
Index terms: Daily Life, Military History
Paper 1317-bA lupo teneri ab inimicis infestari: Dreaming about Animals in the Middle Ages
(Language: English)
Martin Roček, Filozofická Fakulta, Univerzita Karlova, Praha
Index terms: Daily Life, Language and Literature - Latin
Abstract

Animals appear in scenarios of conflict and aggression in many guises. They can be used by humans to demonstrate aggression and power in times of conflict. On the other hand, humans continually aggress on animals in hunting or even their slaughter for meat. Animal on animal aggression and conflict was also treated metaphorically or adapted for human use as in falconry. Finally, some came into conflict with people and showed them aggression in their own right.