Pagan Collection (page 6)

Furiously Wotan is riding to the rock. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Artist: Rackham
Furiously Wotan is riding to the rock. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Thors Journey to the Land of the Giants, 1901. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Thors Journey to the Land of the Giants, 1901. Private Collection

The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Artist: Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1928)
The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Private Collection

Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Artist: Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-1933)
Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Private Collection

The Valkyres Vigil, 1906. Private Collection

A group of white cows going back to the village at dusk along a road of the Bagan Archaeological Zone, Myanmar

Dhammayan Gyi Temple at misty sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Ancient temples of Bagan at dawn, Bagan, Mandalay District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice Buddhist monks with red umbrellas walking to temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice Buddhist monks with red umbrellas walking away from temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice Buddhist monks with red umbrellas reading by temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old temples in Bagan before sunrise, UNESCO, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Aerial view of golden Dhammayazika temple (AKA Dhammayazaka temple), UNESCO, Pwasaw, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice monks studying inside a temple under big Buddha statue, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

A young monk reading by a window inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old temple in Bagan and hot-air balloons at sunrise, UNESCO, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

A young monk looking out of a window while studying inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Novice monk studying inside a temple under big Buddha statue, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Novice monk holding a lit incense stick while praying inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

A hot air balloon flying over Dhammayazika temple, UNESCO, Pwasaw, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old pagodas amidst trees against sky during sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old pagoda amidst trees against purple sky during sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old pagoda amidst trees against orange sky during sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Silhouette of old pagoda against purple sky during sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Spectators look at the burning installation during a performance devoted to Maslenitsa in
Spectators look at the burning installation during a performance devoted to Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week, a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Nikola-Lenivets, Kaluga region

Burry Man, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland

Totem poles, Olkhon island, landscape near Khuzhir, Baikal lake, Russia

Myanmar (Burma), Old Bagan Town, Luxury Resort

View of the pagodas and temples of the ancient ruined city of Bagan (Pagan), &
View of the pagodas and temples of the ancient ruined city of Bagan (Pagan), & balloons at sunrise, Myanmar, (Burma)

Ancient temple city of Bagan (Pagan) & balloons at sunrise, Myanmar (Burma)

Armenia, Yerevan, Scenery near Garni

Balloon over Bagan at sunrise, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Temples of Bagan at sunrise, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

A buddhist monk praying in the temple, Bagan, Burma / Myanmar
A buddhist monk praying in the temple, Bagan, Burma/ Myanmar

Bagan at sunset, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Where the Summer Dies
Léa Chaillaud

The Lamentable Apostolic Mission, 1866, by Wojciech Gerson
Wojciech Gerson (1831-1901). Polish painter. The Lamentable Apostolic Mission, 1866. This painting depicts a scene from a period of conquering pagan Polabian Slavs by Christian Germanic tribes

The First Preaching of Christianity in Britain

Cartoon, Kaiser Carnival and his cortege, WW1
Cartoon, Kaiser Carnival and his cortege, showing Kaiser Wilhelm being carried along on a float, with various figures around him, including Death, a spy, a sorceress

Wassail Bowl on New Years Eve
A tradition on New Years Eve where people in the village go door-to-door, singing and offering a drink from the bowl full of hot mulled wine, a mix of cider

JULIANUS THE APOSTATE an allegorical representation of his death, which occurred in battle while fighting the Persians : god looks on in approval as the pagan dies... Date: 363

The Shoshone Sun Dance (pigment on deerskin)
STC168284 The Shoshone Sun Dance (pigment on deerskin) by Silver Horn (Haun-goo-ah) (1860-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: bottom right, a captive woman strikes tree marked by four bars; left)

The Adoration of the Golden Calf, 1660 (oil on canvas)
MAN63025 The Adoration of the Golden Calf, 1660 (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 112.8x156.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Parau Hina Tefatou (Words between Goddess of the Moon and God of the Earth), 1893-94 (wash, pen)
5861973 Parau Hina Tefatou (Words between Goddess of the Moon and God of the Earth), 1893-94 (wash, pen, ink and chalk on paper) by Gauguin

Venus, two satyrs and Cupid, 1587-88 (oil on canvas)
7146888 Venus, two satyrs and Cupid, 1587-88 (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Venus, two satyrs and Cupid, 1587-88)

Narcissus, 1548-1565 (marble)
7146278 Narcissus, 1548-1565 (marble) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Narcissus, 1548-1565, Benvenuto Cellini, marble)

River gods, 16th century (marble)
7146262 River gods, 16th century (marble) by Camilliani, Francesco (d.1586) ; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: River gods, Francesco Camilliani, marble)

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"Pagan: A Journey Through Ancient Mythology and Sacred Sites" Step into the realm of ancient gods and mystical beliefs as we explore the captivating world of paganism. From Odin on his majestic throne to Athena's statue in the Parthenon, these iconic symbols transport us back to a time when deities ruled supreme. Traveling northward, we find ourselves amidst the rugged beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands, where Skara Brae Prehistoric Village stands as a testament to our ancestors' spiritual connection with nature. Here, whispers from a distant past echo through stone walls, reminding us of humanity's deep-rooted ties to earth and sky. Turning our gaze towards literature, we delve into the pages of Beowulf manuscript - an epic saga that intertwines heroism and mythical creatures. This tale serves as a reminder that even in ancient times, stories held immense power in shaping belief systems. Intriguingly contrasting this heroic narrative is Dionysus or Bacchus seated upon his extravagant throne. The god of wine and revelry reminds us that pagan traditions encompassed both solemnity and celebration - embracing all facets of human existence. Journeying further across lands steeped in history, we arrive at Avebury stone circle in Wiltshire. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a mysterious monument shrouded in enigma; its purpose lost to time but still evoking awe-inspiring wonder within those who visit. Loki's brood emerges from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons painting by Rackham - mischievous beings embodying chaos amidst divine order. Their presence reminds us that paganism embraced complex narratives where light coexisted with darkness. Freia enchants us with her ethereal beauty depicted by Arthur Rackham for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie illustrations. Her allure symbolizes femininity intertwined with nature’s bounty – an embodiment of fertility revered by ancient cultures.