MARIA DEL MAR LLINARES GARCIA

Maria Del Mar Llinares García is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of History within the Faculty of Geography and History. She holds a doctorate from the same institution, awarded in 1989 for her thesis on Galician popular culture. Her research focuses on prehistory, anthropology, mythology, and the intersection of religion with cultural heritage. She is a prominent scholar in Galician traditions, medieval history, and archaeological interpretations of religious practices.

Education:

• PhD in History, University of Santiago de Compostela (1989)

Research Interests:

Her work spans topics such as prehistoric art analysis, closed-group knowledge systems, witchcraft trials in early modern Europe, and the non-material cultural heritage of Galicia. She has authored books like Los lenguajes del silencio and contributed to volumes exploring women’s history in Galicia.

Publications:

Her recent works include studies on medieval royal rituals, Galician folklore, and archaeological methodologies. Key themes include the socio-cultural dynamics of mythological narratives, legal frameworks protecting intangible heritage, and the analysis of historical artifacts like the Formigueiro relief.

Awards & Grants:

No specific awards or grants are mentioned, but her extensive publication record underscores her scholarly impact.

Labs/Teams:

She is part of the GEPN-AAT research group, studying the prehistory of the NW Iberian Peninsula.