Module #1 Introduction to the Scythians Overview of Scythian history, geography, and culture
Module #2 Scythian Mythology and Cosmology Exploring Scythian myths, gods, and goddesses, and their understanding of the universe
Module #3 The Role of Shamanism Understanding the importance of shamanism in Scythian religion and daily life
Module #4 Animal Symbolism in Scythian Culture Examining the significance of animals in Scythian art, mythology, and ritual practices
Module #5 Scythian Burial Mounds:An Overview Introduction to Scythian burial mounds, also known as kurgans, and their significance
Module #6 The Golden Man of Issyk Case study of the Golden Man, a famous Scythian burial find, and its significance
Module #7 Scythian Funeral Rites Exploring Scythian funeral practices, including preparation of the body, mourning rituals, and burial
Module #8 The Significance of Grave Goods Analyzing the purpose and meaning of grave goods in Scythian burials
Module #9 Horse Burials Examining the practice of horse burials in Scythian culture and its significance
Module #10 Human Sacrifice in Scythian Burials Investigating the evidence for human sacrifice in Scythian burial practices
Module #11 Scythian Art and Its Connection to Burial Practices Exploring the connection between Scythian art and burial practices, including the use of animal motifs
Module #12 The Role of Women in Scythian Burial Practices Examining the role of women in Scythian society and their involvement in burial practices
Module #13 Scythian Burial Practices and Social Hierarchy Analyzing how Scythian burial practices reflected social hierarchy and status
Module #14 The Influence of Greek and Persian Cultures on Scythian Burial Practices Examining the impact of Greek and Persian cultures on Scythian burial practices and religion
Module #15 Scythian Burial Practices and Warfare Investigating the connection between Scythian burial practices and warfare, including the burial of warriors
Module #16 The Significance of Personal Adornments in Scythian Burials Analyzing the importance of personal adornments, such as jewelry and clothing, in Scythian burials
Module #17 Scythian Burial Practices and the Afterlife Exploring Scythian beliefs about the afterlife and how they influenced burial practices
Module #18 The Archaeological Record of Scythian Burials Overview of the archaeological record of Scythian burials, including notable sites and finds
Module #19 Challenges in Interpreting Scythian Burial Practices Discussing the challenges and limitations in interpreting Scythian burial practices from the archaeological record
Module #20 Scythian Burial Practices in Comparative Perspective Comparing Scythian burial practices with those of other ancient cultures
Module #21 The Legacy of Scythian Burial Practices Examining the impact of Scythian burial practices on later cultures and societies
Module #22 Preservation and Conservation of Scythian Burial Sites Discussing the importance of preserving and conserving Scythian burial sites for future generations
Module #23 Ethical Considerations in the Study of Scythian Burials Exploring the ethical considerations involved in the study of Scythian burials, including cultural sensitivity and respect
Module #24 New Research and Discoveries in Scythian Burials Presenting recent research and discoveries in the field of Scythian burials and their significance
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Religion and Burial Practices of the Scythians career
