=
×

Julian Cope presents Head Heritage

Head To Head
Log In
Register
The Modern Antiquarian Forum »
Votive offerings
Log In to post a reply
92 messages
Topic View: Flat | Threaded
hotaire
43 posts

Re: Votive offerings
Sep 29, 2009, 06:43
I don't much mind votive offerings - I once found a very pretty bunch of carnations laid at the bottom on the tallest of the High Bridestones. What is objectionable is wedging coins into crevices on old standing stones - I found that at the High Bridestones, too! In summer the metal coins expand faster than the stone - and sooner or later, it's going to crack the ancient monument.

The best votive offering is food of some kind. It's traditional, and the birds and small creatures will get a meal from it. The gods will surely think more kindly of you for that - yes?

If you must leave coins, just lay them on top or round the base of these stones. Please.
In reply to:
Votive offerings (Littlestone)		 Replies:
Re: Votive offerings (Branwen)
Topic Outline:
The Modern Antiquarian Forum Index