Omen Collection (page 3)

Birds of Ill Omen, by Bairnsfather
Birds of Ill Omen " Theres evidently goin to be an offensive around ere, Bert" Sombre looking senior officers in a trench

Priests consulting the omens in Classical Rome

Comet passing a planet, artwork. The planet is passing in front of (eclipsing) its parent star. Its moon (in its crescent phase) is at top left

CHINA: ORACLE SHELL. A tortoise shell inscribed with Chinese characters during a divination ritual, Shang dynasty (c1766-1122 B.C.)

Notre Dame, River Seine and Morgue, Paris, France. Date: circa 1900s

Title page of pamphlet by John Hill on the comet of December 1680 (Kirch). At this date comets were still considered by many people to be phenomena of ill omen and were viewed with superstitious awe

Henri De Toulouse-lautrec (french, 1864 1901 ), The Manor Lady Or The Omen (la Chatelaine Ou Le Tocsin), 1895, Lithograph In Turquoise And Light Blue

Indians consulting his magician (shaman) before going into battle
Chief of the Florida Indians consulting his magician (shaman) before going into battle. From John Hamilton Moore " A New and Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels" late 18th century

Comet and Earth, artwork
Comet and Earth. Artwork of a comet passing the Earth. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system

1557 Lycosthene 1492 Einsisheim meteorite
The discovery of the Einsisheim meteorite (Alsace) in 1492. Woodcut with early handcolouring from a page of Conrad Lycosthenes (Chronicle of Prodigies and Omens)

1557 Lycosthenes rain of stones meteorite
A deadly shower of stones, comet, and discovery of Einsisheim meteorite (Alsace) 1492. Woodcut with early handcolouring from a page of Conrad Lycosthenes (Chronicle of Prodigies and Omens)

Comet in the night sky, artwork
Comet in the night sky, computer artwork. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system

BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM. Babylonian clay model of a sheeps liver inscribed with omens for diviners

Timoleon Sails to Sicily
As Timoleon, a Corinthian, sets sail for Sicily the skies clear and a bright light guides him all the way. Later he successfully frees Syracuse and Sicily from tyrants

Brasidas Drops Shield
The Spartan admiral Brasidas, bombarded by Athenians defending the fortress of Pylos, drops his shield into the sea, an omen to the Greeks, who soon defeat him

A shattered mirror
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French Defeat Flemish
The French defeat the Flemish at Rosebecque where Philip van Artevelde died with 30, 000 of his men. The white dove hovering above the king of France, was an omen of victory

Halleys Comet 1066
At the coronation of Harold, astrologers are dismayed by the appearance of Halleys Comet, which they interpret as an evil omen

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"Omen: A glimpse into the mysterious world of signs and premonitions" In the realm of literature, Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" takes flight, captivating readers with its haunting verses. As the raven flies in, it brings an eerie sense of foreboding that lingers long after the poem ends. Transporting us back to the 19th century, we find ourselves aboard the ill-fated Titanic departing from Southampton in 1912. Little did they know that this departure would mark a tragic omen for what lay ahead. An illustration from 1875 captures our attention as we delve deeper into Poe's masterpiece. The lithograph depicts a scene from "The Raven, " showcasing its timeless allure and fascination with dark omens. But not all they are shrouded in darkness. The image of a white dove by Oxenham reminds us that sometimes these signs can bring messages of peace and hope amidst turmoil. Turning to mythology, Cuchulain encounters an ill-omened raven on his path, foreshadowing impending danger or tragedy. Such tales remind us of how deeply ingrained omens have been throughout history. Taking a lighter turn, we stumble upon "A Farmer Went Trotting, " where superstition intertwines with nursery rhymes. Even children's stories hold traces of ancient beliefs surrounding good and bad luck symbols. From folklore to symbolism, the red phoenix emerges as both an omen and a symbol of rebirth. Its fiery presence ignites curiosity about how such mythical creatures continue to captivate our imaginations through time. Venturing further back in history, during the Norman Conquest in medieval times, seven out of sixteen events were marked by ominous occurrences—a testament to how seriously people regarded these signs then. Artistic interpretations also shed light on omens' significance across cultures; Bairnsfather's "Birds of Ill Omen" showcases their role in shaping human destinies, reminding us of the power these signs held.