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Hace 5 días · On the summit of the Sacred Hill, the priests waited until the Pleiades reached the exact zenith. On the open breast of a sacrificed victim, the priests then placed the mamalhuaztli, the sticks with which New Fire was made (pic 5). The appointed priest twirled the hard stick with great energy. The multitude below waited in fearful expectation.
Hace 5 días · Tonantzin means “Our Sacred Mother” in the Nahuatl language and she continues to be connected symbolically to fertility and the earth. It is not known precisely how the pre-Hispanic deity Tonantzin became connected to the Christian Virgin of Guadalupe, however, we can assume that many people of the time believed that her appearance represented a return of the Aztec mother deity.
Hace 2 días · Sacred Heart Cathedral, Suva Nestled on Pratt Street in Suva, the Sacred Heart Cathedral stands as a testament to Fiji’s religious heritage. Constructed in 1902 from sandstone sourced from Australian quarries, this magnificent cathedral boasts ornate embellishments, stained glass windows, and a solemn basement crypt, making it a poignant symbol of faith and history.
Hace 4 días · Svelte and golden Pha That Luang, located about 4km northeast of the city centre, is the most important national monument in Laos – a symbol of Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty. Legend has it that Ashokan missionaries from India erected a tâht (stupa) here to enclose a piece of Buddha's breastbone as early as the 3rd century BC.
Hace 5 días · The hill of Chapultepec - part of the Aztecs’ migration story from the Codex Boturini, fol. 18 Time to bathe in Chapultepec! When a great weight has been taken off the shoulders - following recovery from a serious illness, or freedom from a tortuous job - relax, celebrate... enjoy a swim in the waters of Chapultepec, sacred Hill of the Grasshopper and source of fresh water near Tenochtitlan ...
Hace 4 días · Aboriginal. Getting to Uluru and Kata Tjuta. When to visit. Accessibility. The ancient rock formations of Ulu r u and Kata Tju t a rise from the land to make an incredible sight. Immerse yourself in the Aboriginal stories of this special place, 500 million years in the making.
Hace 2 días · About Historic Speech. Accession Number: MR65-221. Date: January 09, 1961. Description: Address of President-Elect John F. Kennedy Delivered to a Joint Convention of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The State House, Boston, January 9, 1961. Also known as the "City Upon a Hill" speech. Date: 01/09/1961.
