WICKER MAN (2)

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WICKER MAN (2)

The WICKER MAN in which the ancient Britons are supposed to have placed victims, setting it alight as a burnt offering to their gods Date: BC

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Alight Britons Burnt Gods Human Offering Sacrifice Setting Supposed Victims Wicker

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the essence of an ancient ritual, believed to have taken place in Britain during pre-Roman times. The Wicker Man, depicted here, is a large, intricately woven structure made of interconnected branches and twigs, forming a human-sized figure. According to historical accounts, the ancient Britons were known to have used such structures as part of their religious practices, placing victims inside as burnt offerings to their gods. The precise details of this custom are shrouded in mystery, with some scholars suggesting that it may have been a rite of passage or a means of appeasing the deities during times of drought or famine. Others believe that it may have been a form of punishment for those deemed to have transgressed against the community. Despite the uncertainties surrounding the Wicker Man's true purpose, its image has become a powerful symbol of the ancient world's complex and often enigmatic religious practices. The figure of the Wicker Man stands as a reminder of the deep connection that our ancestors had with the natural world and the belief systems that shaped their lives. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the boundaries between the human world and the realm of the gods were thought to be more fluid. The Wicker Man's eerie presence invites us to ponder the mysteries of the past and the enduring power of human imagination and belief.

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