舟しゅう葬そう

noun

boat burial

Archaeological term for a burial practice where the deceased is placed in a boat or ship, often associated with ancient cultures.

• 舟しゅう葬そうは、古こ代だいの北ほく欧おうや日本にほんでも見みられる埋まい葬そう方ほう法ほうです。

  Boat burial is a burial practice seen in ancient Scandinavia and Japan as well.