How did the priesthood work, who got to become a priest, what were their responsibilities, and what about priestesses—these questions and more answered in this month's listener–suggested episode.
I think increasing specialization is about increasing the number of dominance hierarchies. It gives a larger number of men (invariably) a shot at power. It's a kind of patronage.
Also maybe things actually get more complicated and you need people to focus. On the other other hand the complexity is partly manufactured.
I think increasing specialization is about increasing the number of dominance hierarchies. It gives a larger number of men (invariably) a shot at power. It's a kind of patronage.
Also maybe things actually get more complicated and you need people to focus. On the other other hand the complexity is partly manufactured.