Quoit Collection

Clouds Over A Tomb, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Burren, County Clare, Republic Of Ireland

Perseus conquering at the games at Larissa (colour litho)
5998209 Perseus conquering at the games at Larissa (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus conquering at the games at Larissa)

It fell on the foot of Acrisius, from The Heroes published by George Allen
3482326 It fell on the foot of Acrisius, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The wind god sent a gust from the south, illustration from The Story of Greece
STC306488 The wind god sent a gust from the south, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

The Chakra (engraving)
2781074 The Chakra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chakra. Illustration for Chatterbox (1892).); © Look and Learn

The Burren, Portal Dolmen, Co. Clare, Ireland

Modern Sculpture Of A Dolmen At Glanleam House In Ireland

Kilclooney Dolmen, County Donegal, Ireland

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

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The Burren, County Clare, Ireland; Poulnabrone Dolmen

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, Co Clare, Ireland

Low Angle View Of A Rock Structure, Kilclooney Dolmen, County Donegal, Republic Of Ireland

Low Angle View Of Proleek Dolmen, County Louth, Republic Of Ireland

Stone Structures On A Landscape, Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Republic Of Ireland

Dolmens, Cleggan Dolmen, Connemara Co Galway

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, Co Clare, Ireland

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

Megalithic tomb. Dolmen of Portillo de Eneriz. Near Artajona. Navarre. Spain

Megalithic tomb. Dolmen of de la mina de Farangortea. Near Artajona. Navarre

Cromlechs of Azpegi. Megalithic monument. Near Orbaitzeta. Navarre. Spain. Prehistory

Anta Grande do Zambujeiro. Megalithic monument. 4000-35000 BC. Nossa Senhora da Tourega. Near Evora. Alentejo Region. The entranceway to the main structure

Lanyon Quoit, near Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall
Lanyon Quoit, an ancient dolmen near Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall, at sunset. Date: circa 1970s

Chun Quoit, near Pendeen and Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Boy on Lanyon Quoit, near Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall
Boy standing on top of Lanyon Quoit, an ancient dolmen near Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Poulnabrone dolmen, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Lieutenant Lunn
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Acc 4545 2/6th Batt/562 1916-19 Photograph. Presumed to be on HMT Ceramic

Le Trepid dolmen, Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Picture No. 10900494
Trethevy Quoit Date:

Digital composite of man on liferaft throwing quoit and rope to man in sea

Digital illustration of bright yellow rescue quoit and line

Sikhs on the march
Indian troops on the march in September 1914. The Sikhs are identified by a stell quoit, the old-time national battlefield weapon of the Sikhs, in the Sepoys turbans

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Quoit: From Ancient Megaliths to Modern Sculptures" Step into a world where ancient legends and modern art intertwine, as we explore the enigmatic realm of quoit. In County Clare, Ireland, clouds cast shadows over Poulnabrone Dolmen, an awe-inspiring tomb that has stood for centuries in the mystical Burren. Its weathered stones whisper tales of forgotten rituals and long-lost civilizations. Traveling further back in time, we witness Perseus' triumph at the games in Larissa. With vibrant colors captured in a lithograph, this scene immortalizes his victory as he conquers opponents with skillful throws of the quoit. Little did Acrisius know that fate would soon be sealed when this very object fell upon his foot – a pivotal moment from The Heroes published by George Allen. The wind god himself makes an appearance next, sending a powerful gust from the south. Illustrated within The Story of Greece's pages, this divine intervention adds an ethereal touch to quoit's history. Across continents and cultures, its influence is felt; even depicted on ancient engravings like "The Chakra, " symbolizing cosmic energy and balance. Returning to Ireland's captivating landscapes, Glanleam House proudly displays a modern sculpture inspired by dolmens – those iconic megalithic tombs dotting our planet's history. This contemporary interpretation pays homage to their timeless allure while adding new layers of artistic expression. Venturing beyond County Clare reveals more wonders hidden within Earth's embrace: Portillo de Eneriz's Dolmen stands tall near Artajona; de la mina de Farangortea preserves its secrets nearby; and Cromlechs of Azpegi guard their mysteries close to Orbaitzeta. But it is Anta Grande do Zambujeiro that truly mesmerizes with its age-old grandeur.