Readings:

"Chiefly Power and Food Storage in Southeastern North America" by Cameron Wesson and "Big Pots for Big Shots: Feasting and Storage in a Mississippian Community," by John Blitz.

Thought Questions for Tuesday, October 14^th

What are some of the best archaeological indicators of food surplus and possible feasting?

How are food surpluses and social complexity tied together?

What is the significance of feasting to the Mississippians?

What food storage strategy suggests a reduction in political complexity around early contact?