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England Stonehenge
Celebrating a grand conventional festival at Stonehenge : priests and bards perform their functions, oxen drag the Avane, containing a monster from the lake. Date: BCE
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Banners Bards Celebrating Conventional Drag Druids Festival Functions Monster Oxen Perform Priests Procession Ritual Sacrifice Stone Henge
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In this ancient image, we witness a grand conventional festival taking place at the awe-inspiring prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in England, dated back to Before Common Era (BCE). The scene is filled with a sense of reverence and tradition as priests and bards, dressed in ceremonial attire and bearing banners, gather to perform their sacred functions. The procession begins with the arrival of the oxen, harnessed together to drag the Avane, a large, wooden structure believed to contain a monster from the nearby lake. The Avane, an essential part of the ritual, is pulled across the landscape towards the monument, its purpose rooted in the ancient beliefs and traditions of the people. The atmosphere is thick with anticipation as the community gathers to witness this significant event. The priests and bards, their faces etched with determination and focus, lead the way, their voices echoing through the landscape as they chant and sing, invoking the spirits and deities that protect and guide their people. The Avane, representing both the power and the potential chaos of nature, is believed to be a symbol of renewal and rebirth. By dragging the Avane to Stonehenge, the people seek to harness the power of the monster and channel it towards the greater good of their community. This image offers a glimpse into the rich and complex history of ancient England, a time when the connection between the people and the land was deeply intertwined, and the rituals and traditions that bound them together were a source of strength and unity. The grand festival at Stonehenge stands as a testament to the enduring power of human belief and the deep reverence for the natural world that has shaped our history.
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