Dagon Collection

The idol Dagan falls to the ground when the Holy Ark of the Covenant is brought into his
DGC398084 The idol Dagan falls to the ground when the Holy Ark of the Covenant is brought into his temple (engraving) by English School

Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines. Bible: Judges XVI. Mid-19th century (chromolithograph)
536241 Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines. Bible: Judges XVI. Mid-19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fish-tailed god, 1885
3479430 Fish-tailed god, 1885; (add.info.: Dagon, the fish-tailed god of the Philistines From a print published London, circa 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah, taken prisoner and blinded by Phillistines, 1866 (engraving)
535379 Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah, taken prisoner and blinded by Phillistines, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah)

A momentary lapse of time
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Yangon, Myanmar skyline with Shwedagon Pagoda

Yangon, Myanmar view of Shwedagon Pagoda at dusk

Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon, Nineveh, 1853. Artist: N Chevalier
Excavating a low-relief carving of the Fish god Dagon, Nineveh, 1853. Between 1845 and 1851 British archaeologist Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894)

Goodshaw Village, Crawshawbooth George and Dagon

Shwedagon Pagoda Southern entrance, Southern entrance
The Southern entrance to the Shwedagon Pagoda (Shwedagon Zedi Daw), Yangon, Myanmar. Date: circa 1930s

Ancient Assyria. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving)
5996298 Ancient Assyria. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Assyria)

Fish God (Nimroud) and Figure near an Entrance (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh
3035696 Fish God (Nimroud) and Figure near an Entrance (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard

The Fall of Dagon, I Samuel V, 4 (engraving)
6005710 The Fall of Dagon, I Samuel V, 4 (engraving) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of Dagon, I Samuel V, 4)

The Idol of Dagon (engraving)
2792113 The Idol of Dagon (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Idol of Dagon)

The fall of Dagon (coloured engraving)
3626785 The fall of Dagon (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fall of Dagon)

Dagon, I, Samuel, v, 3 (engraving)
2809807 Dagon, I, Samuel, v, 3 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagon, I, Samuel, v, 3. Illustration for The Sunday Scrap Book (Cassell, c 1890)

The Philistines Place the Ark of the Covenant in the Temple of Dagon, ca. 1540

BUDDHISM / DAGON PAGODA
The Great Dagon Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma (looking northwards) Date: 1825

MYTHOLOGY: OANNES (DAGON). Assyrian-Babylonian god

Shwedagon Temple; Yangoon, Myanmar

Samson tears temple Dagon 1659 oil oak wood 65. 2 x 51. 1 cm
Samson tears the temple of Dagon, 1659, oil on oak wood, 65.2 x 51.1 cm, Signed and dated on the fountain bowl: D BrAY 1659

Ark Covenant Temple Dagon Philistines place Pieces
Ark of the Covenant in the Temple of Dagon, The Philistines place the Ark of the Covenant in the Temple of Dagon. Pieces of a broken statue lie on the ground

MYTHOLOGY: DAGON. Chief god of the ancient Philistines

Maha Wizaya Pagoda, yangon, myanmar
The Maha Wizaya Pagoda is a pagoda located on Shwedagon Pagoda Road in Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The pagoda, built in 1980

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Street scene and Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon, Burma
Street scene and Shwe Dagon (Golden) Pagoda, Rangoon, Burma. Date: circa 1920

The Idol of Dagon - 1 Samuel 5. circa 1690

An itinerant food seller at the Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
An itinerant street food seller serving up tasty snacks at the Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar Date: circa 1920s

Buddhist Monks take the tram home from the Shwedagon Pagoda
Buddhist Monks (Hpoongyees) take the tram home from the Shwedagon Pagoda - Entrance (with leogryph) with their alms - Yangon, Myanmar. Date: circa 1908

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda Date: circa 1906

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Inner courtyard Date: circa 1938

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Sacred Well and flower sellers Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Gautamas (the Buddha of the Burmese). Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Entrance with leogryph. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Buddha and monks Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Ornate carved doorway Date: circa 1910s

Buddhism / Dagon Pagoda
The Great Dagon Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma (looking northwards) Date: 1825

The Shwei Dagon Pagoda at Rangoon
The Shweidagon Pagoda in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), officially titled Shweidago Zedi Daw and also known as the Golden Pagoda, or the Great Dagon Pagoda. The gilded structure towers 99 metres high

Fall, Dagon
The Fall of Dagon

Linnaeus Tripe, Rangoon: Great Bell of the [Shwe Dagon] Pagoda, British, 1822-1902, November 1855, salted paper print

Entrance to the shway Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon
Entrance to the " shway Dagon" Pagoda, Rangoon

Samsons death, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Ark of the Covenant in the temple of Dagon, Return of the Ark of the Covenant, Jan Luyken, Barent Visscher, Andries van Damme, 1698

Battista Franco (Italian, probably 1498-1561), The Arc of the Lord in the Temple of Dagon, engraving

SAMSON AND DELILAH, 1890. Samson pulling down the pillars of the Temple of Dagon. Scene from a play performed in Germany, 1890

Yangon, Myanmar - Shwei Dagon Pagoda - 14th century. Date: 1907

Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines. Bible: Judges XVI. Mid-19th century chromolithograph

Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah, taken prisoner and blinded by Phillistines, regains his strength and brings the Temple of Dagon crashing down. Judges

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"Dagon: The Ancient Idol that Fell Before the Holy Ark" In the small village of Goodshaw, Crawshawbooth, a remarkable event unfolded as the revered idol Dagan crumbled to the ground in awe of the presence of the Holy Ark of the Covenant. This momentous occasion forever changed the lives and beliefs of those who witnessed it. From ancient Assyria to modern-day Myanmar, it has left its mark on history. Its significance can be seen in various illustrations and engravings depicting this fish god alongside figures near grand entrances. The power and influence attributed to it can undeniable. One such depiction captures "The Fall of Dagon" as described in I Samuel V, 4. With vivid colors and intricate details, this engraving portrays the dramatic downfall of this mighty idol when faced with divine intervention. It serves as a reminder that no false deity can stand against true faith. Even centuries later, echoes of Dagon's legacy resonate through time. In ca. 1540, an intriguing painting emerged showcasing how Philistines placed the Ark within Dagon's temple—an act that symbolized their misguided attempt at dominance over higher powers. However, not all associations with Dagon revolve around religious contexts alone; Buddhism too finds its place intertwined with this name. Shwedagon Pagoda's Southern entrance stands tall as a testament to both spiritual devotion and cultural heritage—a fusion where Buddhism meets Dagon pagoda. Dive into history's depths and explore these captivating narratives surrounding George and his encounter with Dagon in Goodshaw Village, Crawshawbooth—where belief systems clashed amidst profound revelations. As we reflect upon these diverse representations—from ancient artifacts to artistic interpretations—it becomes evident that regardless of time or culture, there is something inherently powerful about encounters between mortal beings and deities like Dagon.