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Why does the author believe that the humility shown towards animals is feigned?
Why does the author believe that the humility shown towards animals is feigned?
What is suggested by the author's statement that prehistoric man felt an aversion for the human form?
What is suggested by the author's statement that prehistoric man felt an aversion for the human form?
What does the author suggest about the admiration present-day man has for the archaic aspect of his species?
What does the author suggest about the admiration present-day man has for the archaic aspect of his species?
Based on the text, why does the author believe ancient humanity was not obligated to be entirely beautiful?
Based on the text, why does the author believe ancient humanity was not obligated to be entirely beautiful?
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What does the author suggest Paleolithic man's reaction was when facing animals like bulls and bison?
What does the author suggest Paleolithic man's reaction was when facing animals like bulls and bison?
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What is unique about laughter according to the author?
What is unique about laughter according to the author?
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What does facing himself lead Paleolithic man to most likely do?
What does facing himself lead Paleolithic man to most likely do?
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What does the author imply by stating 'he knows that he knows nothing' in the text?
What does the author imply by stating 'he knows that he knows nothing' in the text?
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Why does the author mention that Paleolithic man had to apologize?
Why does the author mention that Paleolithic man had to apologize?
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What does today's man deeply sense, according to the author?
What does today's man deeply sense, according to the author?
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What did the artifacts produced through 'art' since prehistory confirm, according to the text?
What did the artifacts produced through 'art' since prehistory confirm, according to the text?
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What was the extravagant goal of the archaic occupation of our ancestors that produced the sacred objects?
What was the extravagant goal of the archaic occupation of our ancestors that produced the sacred objects?
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What was the intended purpose of the manmade artifacts when they found their way into the world of the visible?
What was the intended purpose of the manmade artifacts when they found their way into the world of the visible?
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Why were the sacred works not meant to be sampled by the eyes of the living in our modern culture?
Why were the sacred works not meant to be sampled by the eyes of the living in our modern culture?
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What is the main focus of the author in exploring the worship of skulls?
What is the main focus of the author in exploring the worship of skulls?
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What is significant about the head as an object in Paleolithic times?
What is significant about the head as an object in Paleolithic times?
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Why does the author mention the removal of brains from skulls in early human history?
Why does the author mention the removal of brains from skulls in early human history?
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What is a key distinction between skull rituals in the Upper Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods?
What is a key distinction between skull rituals in the Upper Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods?
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What prompted the appearance of true art objects made from skulls during the Neolithic period?
What prompted the appearance of true art objects made from skulls during the Neolithic period?
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What does the text suggest about the development of skull rituals over different historical periods?
What does the text suggest about the development of skull rituals over different historical periods?
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