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MYTOLOGICAL ANIMALS

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Christ giving the word of God to Saint Peter and Paul. Lunette mosaic; 5-6th century CE
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Christ giving the word of God to Saint Peter and Paul. Lunette mosaic; 5-6th ce...

Bird on flowering branch as symbol of eternal life. Mosaic pavement; 4th century CE
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Bird on flowering branch as symbol of eternal life. Mosaic pavement; 4th centur...

The tree of Life, allegory with birds perched on branches. Mosaic pavement; 4th century CE
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The tree of Life, allegory with birds perched on branches. Mosaic pavement; 4th...

The legend of Sigurd (Siegfried) from the Edda (collection of norse mythological poems): Sigurd slaying the dragon (Fafnir). Wood panel from a church in Setesdal, Norway; 12th century
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The legend of Sigurd (Siegfried) from the Edda (collection of norse mythological...

Lombard marble relief with dragons from sarcophagus of Abbese Theodata, from monastery of Santa Maria della Pusterola, Pavia. Around 735 CE see also 30-01-01/56-57
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Lombard marble relief with dragons from sarcophagus of Abbese Theodata, from mon...

Viking picture stone with God Odin (Wotan) on his horse Sleipnir, welcomed by aValkyrie with a drinking horn. A viking ship is depicted at the bottom of the stone. Lillbjors, Gotland (Sweden); 8th century See also 30-01-10/50-51
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Viking picture stone with God Odin (Wotan) on his horse Sleipnir, welcomed by aV...

Viking picture stone with God Odin (Wotan) on his horse Sleipnir, welcomed by a Valkyrie with a drinking horn (detail). Lillbjors, Gotland (Sweden); 8th century See also 30-01-10/49, 51
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Viking picture stone with God Odin (Wotan) on his horse Sleipnir, welcomed by a...

Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne on horseback (Sleipnir, God Odin's eight-legged horse) to the kingdom of the dead. The victor is welcomed by a woman who greets him with a drinking horn (?) as he comes riding in, closely followed by his attendants. All hold gold rings in their hands, symbol of the booty which they have won in the battle. A ship is depicted at the bottom of this stone, as on many others. Tängelgarda, Gotland (Sweden); 7th century See also 30-01-10/53-54
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Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne...

Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne on horseback (Sleipnir, God Odin's eight-legged horse) to the kingdom of the dead. The victor is welcomed by a woman who greets him with a drinking horn (?) as he comes riding in, closely followed by his attendants. All hold gold rings in their hands, symbol of the booty which they have won in the battle. A ship is depicted at the bottom of this stone, as on many others. Tängelgarda, Gotland (Sweden); 7th century See also 30-01-10/52, 54
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Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne...

Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne on horseback (Sleipnir, God Odin's eight-legged horse) to the kingdom of the dead. The victor is welcomed by a woman who greets him with a drinking horn (?) as he comes riding in, closely followed by his attendants. All hold gold rings in their hands, symbol of the booty which they have won in the battle. A ship with chequered sail is depicted at the bottom of this stone, as on many others. Tängelgarda, Gotland (Sweden); 7th century See also 30-01-10/52-53
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Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne...

Viking picture stone depicting a dead hero riding Odin's eight legged horse Sleipnir to Valhalla where he is welcomed by Valkyre. Tjangvide, Gotland (Sweden); 8-9th century
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Viking picture stone depicting a dead hero riding Odin's eight legged horse Slei...

Viking picture stone with horse and animals (scene of a hunt). Sparlosa, Vastergotland (Sweden); 800 CE
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Viking picture stone with horse and animals (scene of a hunt). Sparlosa, Vasterg...