Article ID: CBB133288512

The Heart Burial and the History of an Emblematic Organ (2017)

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The heart still has an important symbolic value as it had in the past. Primitive men already knew that in their body there was something magical that beat following a different rhythm depending on their emotional state. Anthropology, philosophy, religion, history and history of medicine have studied this interesting issue. There are several examples demonstrating the symbolic value of the heart. In particular, here we will examine the history linked to the heart of Kosciuszko, as well as the heart of Chopin and the body of Lenin.

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Authors & Contributors
Troyer, John
Tinne Claes
Merlicco, Michele
Delaini, Paolo
Sabino Illecito
Tonetti, Luca
Concepts
Medicine
Death
Medicine and culture
Human body
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Philosophy
Time Periods
19th century
20th century
Ancient
20th century, early
18th century
21st century
Places
United States
France
England
New England (U.S.)
Cracow (Poland)
Prague (Czechia)
Institutions
Royal College of Surgeons, London
Uniwersytet Jagielloński (Cracow)
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