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A Drotte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandina, 1821 (engraving)
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A Drotte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandina, 1821 (engraving)
7234700 A Drotte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandina, 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Drotte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandinavians. He wears a long habit and holds a large horn of gold to receive a human blood sacrifice. She wears a scapular, short linen skirt, trousers, carries the sacrificial knife inscribed with Runes. In the background, a naked Fola performs a human sacrifice. Handcoloured aquatint by R. Havell from an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Samuel Meyricks Costume of the Original Inhabitants of the British Islands, London, 1821.); © Florilegius
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This engraving, titled "A Drotte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandinavians" offers a glimpse into the religious customs and attire of ancient times. Created in 1821 by Charles Hamilton Smith, this handcoloured aquatint showcases the intricate details of the priest and priestess's costumes. The Drotte is depicted wearing a long habit, exuding an air of solemnity as he holds a large horn made of gold. This horn serves as a vessel to receive human blood sacrifices—an intriguing insight into their pagan rituals. On the other hand, the Fola stands beside him adorned in a scapular, short linen skirt, trousers, and carries a sacrificial knife inscribed with Runes—a symbol of her authority. In the background lurks another figure—a naked Fola—engaged in performing a human sacrifice. This haunting scene adds depth to our understanding of their culture and beliefs. Smith's illustration was part of Samuel Meyrick's book "Costume of the Original Inhabitants of British Islands" which aimed to document traditional clothing from various historical periods. The engraving provides valuable insights into Gothic Scandinavian society during antiquity. As we gaze upon this print today, we are transported back to an era where religion played an integral role in people's lives. It reminds us that cultural practices evolve over time but leave behind traces that help us understand our past more deeply.
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