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    to the Hindu god Vishnu in one of his many forms. The work in question is an example of a stele‚ which is a relief carved slab of stone that appears in many cultures as either a relic of worship or of royalty. In this case the stele is a part of a shrine to the deity Vishnu‚ the preserver‚ in his form as the Trivikarma‚ Lord of the three worlds‚ who is the central god in the Hindu polyphony. Like many powerful beings‚ Vishnu is depicted with the aid of symbols in order to physically portray his awe-inspiring

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    The Pokemon League. With millions of people gathered‚ trainers and normals alike‚ I watched as the new champion was crowned. “Congratulations‚ Gray. You have defeated all of us‚ the Elite Four‚ and... in such overwhelming fashion‚ too! With respect to your prodigious skill‚ I will now confer upon you the title of 「League Champion」!” “Heh‚ it wasn’t much. You hardly put a fight‚ old man.” “Haha. That’s just proof of how strong you are. So work hard from now on‚ alright? Become the greatest trainer

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    world of gods‚ gods could may as well be as vulnerable to negative emotions as well‚ not just by death. As a result‚ the job for humans is to refrain from tainting the gods‚ which is the reason why such a cleansing ritual is done before entering the shrine area. Then‚ the question of the difference between humans and gods remains ambiguous. The truth is that there is no difference; in fact‚ it is believed that as soon as humans die‚ they become gods that are revered by their family. Once again‚ they

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    Shinto people‚ it is still important for a newborn child to make a shrine visit to ask for protection. Children must return when older to thank the Kamis for their protection and to ask for a prosperous life. Shinto traditions are still followed during weddings despite the fact that weddings are now being held away from the bride’s home. Protection and special blessings are sought for a new child. An infant is taken for a shrine visit about one month after birth. During this visit‚ the child is

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    called the Yamato clan that claimed to be decedents from the sun goddess‚ Amaterasu Okami (Andrea). This portrayed the emperor as a divine ruler for the citizens and through the emperor‚ Shinto practice was spread and encouraged throughout the state. Shrines would be funded by the emperor and Shinto ceremonies were used in the imperil court. An example of this can be seen in the jingiryd‚ a set of laws which instituted ceremonies to the kami (Toshio). The following is what the jingiryd ceremony guidelines

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    Since being one of the most intact monuments of Ancient Egypt‚ the finding of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 is believed to be the utmost significant archaeological discoveries of the century. The treasures found were stored in the following parts of the tomb the Antechamber Annex‚ and then the Burial Chamber and Treasury. The Ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife. The customs and beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians called for the preservation of the body and extensive provisions

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    It was declared Shrine of freedom in 1950. The restoration and maintenance of the fort began in 1951 under the National Parks Development Committee. The management was turned over to the Intramuros Administration in 1992. Fort Santiago‚ the 16th century military defense structure‚ stands witness to the valor and heroism of the Filipino through the centuries. The park houses well-preserved legacies from the Spanish Colonial Period including Jose Rizal memorabilia at the Rizal Shrine. Now it’s our turn

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    Artemis s certainly one of the most important deities in ancient Greek history as she represents chastity among women‚ good health‚ and the reward of hunting- some of the most revered and honored qualities in their culture. She can be recognized by the very tools used in hunting‚ such as the bow and arrow‚ and the crescent moon. She could even be contrasted with her twin‚ Apollo Artemis appeals to both men and women because not only is she the goddess of hunting‚ wild animals and nature‚ but the

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    By‚ Pankaj Kumar Nanda History of Art‚ 1st SEM INTRODUCTION The three centuries that followed the advent of stone as the fabric of construction of temples of vimana type in south and prasada type of north in India‚ witnessed remarkable strides in architecture and sculpture with the almost simultaneous collation and codification of the Vastu‚ Silpa and Agama canons‚ as developed and systematised by different guilds and schools of ‘Silpacharyas’ or Perum-tachchhars and the religions creeds that

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    the horseshoe shrine. But the tourist has already been there. He tells her to let him alone. She is persistent and keeps pestering him. For a price‚ she will take what seems to be a sightseer to the nearby shrine. The man is not interested: he has seen the shrine before. However‚ the woman is insistent; the man wants to dismiss her because she is an old woman. The poet uses a very simple common image-a beggar‚ in this case‚ an old woman‚ who is found begging outside the horseshoe shrine . In India this

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