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31Clifford Castle — ruins Clifford Castle is a castle in the village of Clifford which lies four miles to the north of Hay on Wye in the Wye Valley in Herefordshire, England (grid reference …
32Indie 2000 — was a series of alternative music compilations that enjoyed moderate success in Australia throughout the latter half of the 90s. There were a total of 9 volumes. The title was changed to simply Indie for volume 8 9. The compilations consisted of… …
33Alexander Abingdon — Alexander of Abingdon was one of the leading sculptors of England around 1300. By 1291 he was active in London, where he probably lived for most of his life. In the accounts of the executors of the estate of Queen Eleanor of Castile, Alexander is …
34ceremonial object — ▪ religion Introduction any object used in a ritual or a religious ceremony. Throughout the history of religions and cultures, objects used in cults, rituals, and sacred ceremonies have almost always been of both utilitarian and symbolic… …
35death rite — ▪ anthropology Introduction any of the ceremonial acts or customs employed at the time of death and burial. Throughout history and in every human society, the disposal of the dead has been given special significance. The practice was… …
36waxwork — noun Date: 1663 1. an effigy in wax usually of a person 2. plural but singular or plural in construction wax museum …
37Saints Cosmas and Damian — Saint Damian redirects here. For Saint Damien of Molokai, see Father Damien. Saints Cosmas and Damian Icon of Saints Cosmas (left) and Damian (right) holding medicine boxes and spoons for dispensing cures Martyrs …
38Numismatics — • The science of coins and medals Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Numismatics Numismatics † …
39image magic — In magic, injuring a model injures the person it represents, especially if it incorporates his hair or fingernails, or is given his *name. In 963 a woman was executed by drowning for driving *nails into an effigy; in 1578 a plot against the… …
40Heraldry — The German Hyghalmen Roll was made in the late fifteenth century and illustrates the German practice of repeating themes from the arms in the crest. (See Roll of arms) Heraldry is the profession, study, or art of creating, granting, and blazoning …
