This book was so much fun. It provides rational explanations for seemingly bizarre behaviors, and the analysis is as fun as the behavior. The witch hunts were a way to distract the citizenry from the corruption of the upper class and the church. The Yammammo- well, they are always good for a laugh. And there is much to learn about food taboos. Perhaps the most difficult to wrap my head around is the female infanticide, but it certainly gave me plenty to think about. A fabulous and thought-provoking read.