Dr Jayc Sedlmayr and Supernatural Gamekeepers - Rock Art 163

In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr Jayc Sedlmayr about his research into indigenous theology and animal ceremonial traditions. Drawing on interdisciplinary backgrounds, Sedlmayr discusses his “Embodied Essence” project, which explores how many cultures understood spiritual essence as residing in bodily substances—especially bone marrow. He explains how this perspective helps interpret ritual practices involving bones, such as their treatment as regenerative “seeds,” their placement in ceremonial contexts, and their role in maintaining relationships between humans, animals, and the spiritual world.

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For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/163

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• Embodied Essence sessions (SAA 2024 collection)
• The Ensouled Body (co-authored by Jayc Sedlmayr)

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