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Telling the Bees: A Medieval Funeral Tradition

A funeral tradition that reflects the central importance of bees in daily life and worldview
Posted on January 21, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Bees were highly prized in Medieval Europe for their honey and wax. The honey was used as a sweetener and medicine, as well as the key ingredient in mead — a mildly alcoholic drink that was consumed for its nutritive … Continue reading →

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