Sacrificed Collection (page 2)

Curved swords. From Rorby, Zealand. C. 1550 BC. Bronze Age
Curved swords sacrificed in a bog. C. 1550 BC. Bronze Age. Made in Scandinavia. From Rorby, western Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Flint axes for sacrifice. Sigersdal Mose. C. 3500 BC
Flint axe who are sacrificed. From Sigersdal Mose, northern Zealand. C. 3500 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Bronze Age. Hair in the form of braided locks was also sacrifice in the bogs. Sometimes several plaits were tied together. These deposits can be seen as both small and large sacrifices

Indian Man Sacrificed
Indians at Goomsur dance merrily round a captive before they sacrifice him to their god(s) Date: 1838

Sacrificed to Idol
DAHOMEY A native is sacrificed, slowly and uncomfortably, to please the idol in the nearby hut Date: 1905

Cartoon, Shakespeare Sacrificed; or the Offering to Avarice, by James Gillray. Showing Alderman John Boydell, an engraver and publisher, in the role of Prospero burning his books

WW1 - Belgians destroy railways to hamper German advance
WW1 - Belgians destroy the railway between Landen and St. Trond to hamper German advance Date: 1914

Shakespeare Sacrificed Offering Avarice June 20
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Noahs Sacrifice on Leaving the Ark (oil on canvas)
XIR899029 Noahs Sacrifice on Leaving the Ark (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: Sacrifice A la sortie de l Arche. Ecole genoise)

French liberty, Nixon, John, -1818, artist, [1793 July], on the right Liberty is torn from her Temple by a hired band of Ruffians bound & going to be Sacrificed to the rage of these Ignorant

Abraham with knife in hand, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581-1656

Priest sacrifices bull on the altar of sacrifice, print maker: Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Sacrifice of Isaac, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

Patagonians in the toldo or skin tent. On right is the tomb of a child who has recently died and facing it are the stuffed skins of two horses who have been sacrificed

Sir Edward Poynter 1836-1919, English artist. Andromeda 1869, Oil on canvas. Andromeda daughter of an Ethiopian king, described in an ancient Greek tale by Ovid

Huaxtec shell pendant from Mexico AD 900-1450. Depicts a person being sacrificed by decapitation to nourish the earth, ensuring good crops. Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican

French Liberty, Nixon, John, -1818, Artist, [1793 July], On The Right Liberty Is Torn From Her Temple By A Hired Band Of Ruffians Bound & Going To Be Sacrificed To The Rage Of These Ignorant

Ram Roasting Tradition
The Ram Roasting Fair at Kingsteington, Devon, England, is an annual (Whit Tuesday) event. A lamb is sacrificed in thanks for rain after a period of drought. Date: circa 1950

Human sacrifice in Tahiti, artwork
Human sacrifice in Tahiti. Artwork of the British explorer Captain James Cook (lower right) and other sailors, watching the final stages of a two-day human sacrifice in Tahiti in 1777

Animals Sick of Plague
THE PLAGUE AMONG THE BEASTS The donkey, whose sin is no more than to eat grass, is sacrificed by the other animals to relieve them of the plague that scourges them

Poule Noire: conjuring
La Poule Noire black chicken which, sacrificed at crossroads at midnight, compels the Devil to appear

O Tokoyo and Monster
O Tokoyo, sacrificed to sea- monster Yofune-Nushi, is a skilled diver, and is able to slay the monster which demands an annual virgin sacrifice (picture two of two)

O Tokoyo and Sacrifice
O Tokoyo sees a virgin about to be sacrificed to a sea- monster : and since she is herself desperate she offers to take the girls place (picture one of two)

Hongi Ika / Missionaries
Hongi Ika, on his deathbed, councels peace with the missionaries

Iphigenia at Aulis
She is sacrificed at Aulis, as the only way whereby the Greeks can obtain a favorable wind to enable them to sail to Troy (fortunately she will be rescued by Artemis)

Hesione Rescued
Hesione, daughter of Trojan ruler Laomedon, is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to a monster; luckily for her Herakles happens to be nearby, and he of course rescues her

Birth of Apiculture
The birth of Apiculture - when heifers are sacrificed, bees swarm from them - a gift from the gods to the pious

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"Sacrificed: Unveiling the Depths of Human Devotion and Belief" In a world where sacrifices take many forms, Moloch's presence looms large. A chilling reminder of ancient rituals, his name echoes through time. A Territorial Army poster captures the essence of sacrifice - brave men and women dedicating their lives to protect their homeland. Their selflessness knows no bounds. Drawing inspiration from Norse mythology, Tyr wields his mighty sword in a sacrificial act that ensures order prevails over chaos. The power of sacrifice shines brightly in this tale. Contrary to expectations, Iphigenia was not sacrificed on the altar of fate. Her story challenges our understanding of sacrifice and its purpose in shaping destinies. Polyxena's haunting sacrifice sends shivers down our spines as we witness her tragic end. An Ethiopian death rite reveals cultural practices steeped in reverence for departed souls. Greek art whispers secrets through Munich Votive Relief - an artifact from 200 BC showcasing a family bound by devotion and offering sacrifices to appease higher powers. Pre-Columbian art unveils Lintel 15 from Yaxchilan, transporting us to an era where blood flowed freely as offerings were made to deities who held sway over life itself. Bronze Age artifacts speak volumes about interlaced plaits found at Farup in Vindum - a testament to ancestral customs rooted deep within communities willing to make symbolic sacrifices for prosperity. Madagascar's sacrificial traditions come alive before our eyes - animals offered with utmost respect and gratitude towards deities believed to guide their path forward. The Irish massacre during Charles I's reign serves as a stark reminder that human history is marred by dark chapters stained with bloodshed; martyrs' stories etched forever into collective memory. From ancient times until today, humanity has grappled with the concept of sacrifice. Whether it be physical or metaphorical, these acts reveal the depths of our devotion and belief.