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Fortune Telling Hen
These Russian peasants hope that their hen will tell them what the future holds for them
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Media ID 606877
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Fortune Future Holds Hope Peasants Telling Paranormal
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.4cm (9.3" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Glimpse into the Unknown: Fortune Telling Hen in a Russian Village, 1915. This evocative photograph captures a moment in Russian history when the line between the mundane and the mystical blurred, as peasants gathered around a hen, believed to possess the power of fortune telling. Dating back to 1915, this image offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of paranormal beliefs that once permeated rural communities in Russia. The peasants in this photograph, huddled around the hen, exude a palpable sense of hope and anticipation. Their faces are etched with the lines of hardship and toil, yet their eyes shine with the belief that the hen might hold the answers to their most pressing questions about the future. The hen, with its alert and curious gaze, seems to sense the importance of the moment, as it spreads its wings, as if ready to reveal the secrets of the universe. Fortune telling hens were a common phenomenon in rural Russia, with the belief that these birds could predict the future dating back to ancient times. This belief was rooted in the observation that hens would often exhibit unusual behavior before significant events, such as the onset of a drought or an impending invasion. Over time, this behavior came to be interpreted as a sign of the hen's ability to see into the future. This photograph, taken in 1915, offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era when the mysteries of the universe were not yet fully understood, and people turned to the natural world for answers. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human capacity for hope and wonder, even in the face of adversity. As we look at this image, we are transported back in time, to a moment when the line between the natural and the supernatural seemed to blur, and where the simple act of gazing into the eyes of a hen could offer a glimpse into the unknown.
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