Note
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
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Contributors
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1978
Description
Pollen extracted from twenty-one fecal samples uncovered during
the 1962-1970 excavations of a Hopewell Period ceremonial mound
and artificial pond offer information on climate, habitats,
diet, and season to contribute to the corn agriculture theory
for the site. Plant families in the sample suggest today's
sub-tropical moist climate and three major habitats: savannah,
hammock, and meander valley, indicating that corn could have
been a viable crop with proper drainage. A "starvation stew"
partaken of in a "spring-rites" ritual is suggested and is
compatible with the corn agriculture theory. Variety of wild
plants in all samples suggests a grab-bag concoction with
minimal dietary significance for any particular wild plant.
A spring-blooming sample population over decades suggests
that this stew was eaten only at this, a time of depleted
corn stores. Ceremonial context of the sample suggests an
annual spring-planting-rites communion "meal" to explain the
single season sample for a sedentary agricultural people.
the 1962-1970 excavations of a Hopewell Period ceremonial mound
and artificial pond offer information on climate, habitats,
diet, and season to contribute to the corn agriculture theory
for the site. Plant families in the sample suggest today's
sub-tropical moist climate and three major habitats: savannah,
hammock, and meander valley, indicating that corn could have
been a viable crop with proper drainage. A "starvation stew"
partaken of in a "spring-rites" ritual is suggested and is
compatible with the corn agriculture theory. Variety of wild
plants in all samples suggests a grab-bag concoction with
minimal dietary significance for any particular wild plant.
A spring-blooming sample population over decades suggests
that this stew was eaten only at this, a time of depleted
corn stores. Ceremonial context of the sample suggests an
annual spring-planting-rites communion "meal" to explain the
single season sample for a sedentary agricultural people.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
62 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
13917
Additional Information
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1978.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1978
Date Text
1978
Date Issued (EDTF)
1978
Extension
FAU
FAU
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IID
FADT13917
Issuance
monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Attributed name: Department of Anthropology
Person Preferred Name
HOGAN, JACQUELINE LOUISE.
Graduate College
Physical Description
62 p.
application/pdf
Title Plain
PALYNOLOGY OF FT. CENTER: ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATIONS AND CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS FOR A CENTRAL FLORIDA HOPEWELLIAN CEREMONIAL CENTER
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Origin Information
1978
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
PALYNOLOGY OF FT. CENTER: ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATIONS AND CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS FOR A CENTRAL FLORIDA HOPEWELLIAN CEREMONIAL CENTER
Other Title Info
PALYNOLOGY OF FT. CENTER: ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATIONS AND CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS FOR A CENTRAL FLORIDA HOPEWELLIAN CEREMONIAL CENTER