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Eerie Early Images Of Gods Found (Pics) by SandraIkuboR(f): 4:41pm On Oct 03, 2022 |
LOWENMENSCH The earliest-known example of figurative art (art that clearly draws from real things) does not show anything which might be expected. Instead of simply representing a human figure, it shows a fusion of animal and human. The Lowenmensch figure was carved from mammoth ivory around 40,000 years ago. The statue depicts the body of a human with the head of the now-extinct European cave lion. It is impossible to know what the statue represented to the people who made it. But similar animal-human figures in other cultures relate to deities who cross between the human and spirit worlds. We do know that the Lowenmensch (“Lion Man”) was deposited deep in a cave which was not used for habitation and was perhaps only used for spiritual occasions. The Lion Man statue was discovered by members of the SS in 1939 as part of their research into their theories of Aryan supremacy. It was only after the defeat of the Nazis that real historians could work on—and work out the real significance of—the Lowenmensch. 1 Like
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Re: Eerie Early Images Of Gods Found (Pics) by SandraIkuboR(f): 4:44pm On Oct 03, 2022 |
VENUS FIGURINES For thousands of years, people throughout Europe and Siberia carved strangely misshapen statues of a large woman. Over 200 figures dating from 35,000 to 8,000 years old have been found. Most are carved from soft stones. But others are made from ivory or bone, and clay examples are among the earliest evidence of ceramics. All show women with bulging bellies, swollen breasts, and other bits of exaggerated anatomy . Many think that the statues represent a mother deity. The overtly feminine aspects may point to the idea of fertility being turned into a goddess. Perhaps the most famous of these figures is the Venus of Willendorf . This statue dates from around 23,000 BC. When it was discovered, historians felt that it was a representation of love and beauty. They gave it the name Venus, which has stuck to all such figures. Even though the figure has been studied for 100 years, much remains mysterious. Why does the figure not have a face? Scholars cannot even agree if she is shown with plaited hair or if she is wearing a knitted hat. 1 Like
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Re: Eerie Early Images Of Gods Found (Pics) by SandraIkuboR(f): 4:49pm On Oct 03, 2022 |
CELTIC HEADS The Celtic tribes which occupied Europe before the rise of the Roman Empire had a complex society. They left rich material remains for archaeologists to study. One of their religious practices has helped studies of their culture. Celtic peoples would often place items in rivers and springs as offerings. Sometimes, searching these sites brings up golden objects, weapons, or ominous carved heads. These simple, almost blank Celtic heads are found throughout Europe and are not limited to water locations. Celtic heads have been found buried or can even be seen incorporated into Christian churches. The Celtic head discovered at Corleck Hill in Ireland is one of the most intriguing examples. The stone has not one but three faces staring out of it in differing directions. Each face has a similar expression and bulging eyes. Some think the statue represents an all-seeing god, one who can see in all directions. 1 Like
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Re: Eerie Early Images Of Gods Found (Pics) by SandraIkuboR(f): 5:10pm On Oct 03, 2022 |
MICTLANTECUHTLI The Aztec gods have a certain bloody reputation as they demanded human sacrifices. It is not merely in their worship that they were fearsome. Some of the images the Aztecs set up of their gods are quite disturbing. It is perhaps not surprising that one of the most unsettling is that of the death god, Mictlantecuhtli, who ruled over the lowest level of the Aztec underworld. Mictlantecuhtli was closely linked to animals like owls, spiders , bats, and others of a sinister reputation. In his statues, he is usually shown with a withered head or bare but grinning skull. His large, staring eyes help him to penetrate the deep gloom of his realm. On his body, spots of red blood can be seen. When archaeologists discovered the first temple of Mictlantecuhtli in 2013, they realized to whom the temple belonged when they discovered human skulls with red pigment smeared across their mouths—similar to how Mictlantecuhtli is often shown. 1 Like
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Re: Eerie Early Images Of Gods Found (Pics) by Baronthecelebri: 8:06pm On Oct 03, 2022 |
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Re: Eerie Early Images Of Gods Found (Pics) by Maynmann: 3:22am On Oct 04, 2022 |
Baronthecelebri: Illiterates are “reliable” to die younger. 1 Like |
Re: Eerie Early Images Of Gods Found (Pics) by SandraIkuboR(f): 11:25am On Oct 04, 2022 |
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