17th-century Polish grave with sickle and padlock may reflect fears of a revenant
Archaeologists have uncovered the grave of a woman named Zosia in Pień, Poland, dating to the 17th century. Her remains were found with an iron sickle and a padlock fastened to her toe. Researchers believe these objects were placed to stop her from rising again after death, reflecting folk beliefs of the era. The burial's elaborate nature suggests Zosia came from a wealthy background. Scientists are now examining her life and the cultural anxieties that shaped how she was laid to rest.
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