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Christian Symbol in stone, older than 1000AD. Images from the Pagan past co-exist with Christian symbolism on many early cross shafts. Writhing serpents, ancient gods, foliage, rosettes and sun spirals are all to be found alongside strange interpretations of the crucifixion. Leaning broken by a stile or standing proudly in a churchyard, hidden in a tangled hedgerow or high on a bleak moor, these crosses waymark the passage from Paganism to Christianity. Read More
| Blankenau Kreppelstein Ancient Cross in Hesse Posted by krautrock on Tuesday, 20 April 2010 Condition: 5, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
