Bear and Human - the Conference

The prominent role of bears in human history is a topic widely discussed by scholars in different scientific fields. The aim of the conference about ‘Bear and human: facets of a multi-layered relationship’ is to explore and contribute to a better understanding of this relationship in the period from the late hunter and gatherers until modern times, by including biologists and a broad range of representatives from the Humanities. The geographic focus will be laid upon northern Europe, with special reference to highly relevant sources known from Sweden.