Las Domus de Janas Sardas. Proyección de la “Religión” y Proyección de la Estabilidad

A new interpretation of Sardinia's domus de janas, ancient funerary structures, suggests that animal representations and architectural decorations serve a broader social function beyond religious symbolism. These figures likely originated as 'trophies' displayed in homes, reflecting their role in wealth accumulation, production, and social status. The study proposes that while these animals may have been later divinized, their primary purpose was to project stability and justify societal structures through ideological means. This challenges previous assumptions about the religious significance of these depictions.

Spanedda, L. (2013). LAS DOMUS DE JANAS SARDAS. PROYECCIÓN DE LA “RELIGIÓN” Y PROYECCIÓN DE LA ESTABILIDAD. Cuadernos de Prehistoria Y Arqueología de La Universidad de Granada, 19, 101–137. https://doi.org/10.30827/cpag.v19i0.186