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The reliquary and skull of Saint Ivo of Kermartin (St. Yves or St. Ives; 1253–1303), in Tréguier, Brittany, France Shrine of Saint Lachtin's Arm, 12th century, Irish. In religion, a relic is an object or article of religious significance from the past. [1]
It has played an important role in Islamic art, often serving as a form of religious expression. The term "arabesque" is a French term derived from the Italian word arabesco, meaning "in the Arabic style" [12] Arabesque patterns can be found in various media, including ceramics, architecture, calligraphy, and textiles. Since the 19th century ...
Theory within the archaeology of religion borrows heavily from the Anthropology of religion, which encompasses a broad range of perspectives.These include: Émile Durkheim's functionalist understanding of religion as serving to separate the sacred and the profane; [8] Karl Marx's idea of religion as "the opium of the masses" or a false consciousness, [9] Clifford Geertz's loose definition of ...
Ring of Gyges, a mythical magical artifact that granted its owner the power of invisibility. (Greek mythology) Seal of Solomon, a magical brass or steel ring that could imprison demons. (Jewish mythology/Christian mythology) Svíagriss, Adils' prized ring in the Hrólfr Kraki's saga. (Norse mythology)
Akashic Records: (Akasha is a Sanskrit word meaning "sky", "space" or "aether") In the religion of theosophy and the philosophical school called anthroposophy, the Akashic records are a compendium of all universal events, thoughts, words, emotions and intent ever to have occurred in the past, present, or future in terms of all entities and life ...
A religious symbol is an iconic representation intended to represent a specific religion, or a specific concept within a given religion. [ 1 ] Religious symbols have been used in the military in many countries, such as the United States military chaplain symbols .
Pages in category "Religious objects" The following 71 pages are in this category, out of 71 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Altar cloth; Ancile;
An artifact [a] or artefact (British English) is a general term for an item made or given shape by humans, such as a tool or a work of art, especially an object of archaeological interest. [1] In archaeology , the word has become a term of particular nuance; it is defined as an object recovered by archaeological endeavor, including cultural ...