Hugo Carriço
Basto Statue / Estátua do Basto
O Basto
The statue of "Basto" in Republic Square in Refojos, headquarters of the Municipality of Headwaters de Basto is one of the most curious monuments of the Municipality. Represents a Lusitanian warrior and is one of several lying statues that appeared in Galicia and were placed on the graves of some of these warriors and heroes deified.
Those that do exist are kept in museums, except the "Kits" and the recent discovery statue of Santa Comba, also in the parish of S. Miguel, which are outdoors. These monuments date from the era before the coming of the Romans, presumably from the first century A. C.
Carved in granite, art rude and strong physique, like all others, dress or tunic sagum, enclosed belt from which hangs sheathed dagger and sword. The shield, small and round, is centered in the abdomen.
The statue of "Basto" is not today as it was originally. Was modified, first in 1612 and later in 1892. They added it a head with shako and mustache (it was a statue ascéfala as most existing) shod it with socks and boots, and painted her in the chest and shield it recorded a caption: "BRIDGE S . Refoyo MIGUEL DE 1612.
Currently "The Basto lost much of its primitive symbolism, embodying the" race "of the local people, their soul and their traditions. This is where the inhabitants of Headwaters review your courage and honesty. Hence the birth of a legend that, at present, it is very closely connected and with which the people "explains" the name of the region.
Legend
Visigoth Empire could not resist the attacks of the Moors led by Tarik. Spreading terror, they advanced "eager for glory," through Galicia. The echoes of their attacks came to the monastery of S. Miguel de S. Miguel, but do not deserve credit.
Bracara Augusta also fell into their hands. So believing and preparing for the defense with a century that of servants and armed men, led by D. Gelmiro, the venerable abbot of the monastery.
Hermígio Romarigues, a relative of the founder of the monastery, was the warrior-monk who most stood by its large size of large, powerful limbs and his face slashed by a thousand blows of past skirmishes.
Posted near the bridge that gave access to the monastery, which would bring the troops of Tarik reached out powerful, ensuring:
- Until then, for S. Miguel, until then, I thick! "
And enough! Rushed three times the Moors against the weak defenses of the Monastery. But three times they were repelled by the sword Hermígio Romarigues. The bridge over the river was littered with bodies and heads were unfaithful to deal with D. Gelmiro of equals, gorando is thus the supposed intention of tearing apart the monastery and beheaded monks.
Later the monk-warrior to have will be integrated into the Christian stronghold situated in Asturias, where the already radiated from Reconquista Covadonga, under the command of Pelagius.
Hermígio Romarigues O Basto was immortalized by the statue erected in his honor, in recognition of services rendered to the King Pelayo.
English
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabeceiras_de_Basto_Municipality
is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 241.8 km² and a total population of 17,775 inhabitants.
The municipality is composed of 17 parishes, and is located in the district of Braga District bordering the municipality of Montalegre to the north, Boticas to the northeast, Ribeira de Pena to the east, Mondim de Basto to the southeast, Celorico de Basto to the south, Fafe to the west and Vieira do Minho to the northeast.
Português
pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabeceiras_de_Basto
Cabeceiras de Basto é uma vila portuguesa no Distrito de Braga, região Norte e subregião do Ave, com cerca de 4 400 habitantes.
É sede de um município com 240,88 km² de área e 17 744 habitantes (2006), subdividido em 17 freguesias. O município é limitado a norte pelo município de Montalegre, a nordeste por Boticas, a leste por Ribeira de Pena, a sueste por Mondim de Basto, a sul por Celorico de Basto, a oeste por Fafe e a noroeste por Vieira do Minho.
Basto Statue / Estátua do Basto
O Basto
The statue of "Basto" in Republic Square in Refojos, headquarters of the Municipality of Headwaters de Basto is one of the most curious monuments of the Municipality. Represents a Lusitanian warrior and is one of several lying statues that appeared in Galicia and were placed on the graves of some of these warriors and heroes deified.
Those that do exist are kept in museums, except the "Kits" and the recent discovery statue of Santa Comba, also in the parish of S. Miguel, which are outdoors. These monuments date from the era before the coming of the Romans, presumably from the first century A. C.
Carved in granite, art rude and strong physique, like all others, dress or tunic sagum, enclosed belt from which hangs sheathed dagger and sword. The shield, small and round, is centered in the abdomen.
The statue of "Basto" is not today as it was originally. Was modified, first in 1612 and later in 1892. They added it a head with shako and mustache (it was a statue ascéfala as most existing) shod it with socks and boots, and painted her in the chest and shield it recorded a caption: "BRIDGE S . Refoyo MIGUEL DE 1612.
Currently "The Basto lost much of its primitive symbolism, embodying the" race "of the local people, their soul and their traditions. This is where the inhabitants of Headwaters review your courage and honesty. Hence the birth of a legend that, at present, it is very closely connected and with which the people "explains" the name of the region.
Legend
Visigoth Empire could not resist the attacks of the Moors led by Tarik. Spreading terror, they advanced "eager for glory," through Galicia. The echoes of their attacks came to the monastery of S. Miguel de S. Miguel, but do not deserve credit.
Bracara Augusta also fell into their hands. So believing and preparing for the defense with a century that of servants and armed men, led by D. Gelmiro, the venerable abbot of the monastery.
Hermígio Romarigues, a relative of the founder of the monastery, was the warrior-monk who most stood by its large size of large, powerful limbs and his face slashed by a thousand blows of past skirmishes.
Posted near the bridge that gave access to the monastery, which would bring the troops of Tarik reached out powerful, ensuring:
- Until then, for S. Miguel, until then, I thick! "
And enough! Rushed three times the Moors against the weak defenses of the Monastery. But three times they were repelled by the sword Hermígio Romarigues. The bridge over the river was littered with bodies and heads were unfaithful to deal with D. Gelmiro of equals, gorando is thus the supposed intention of tearing apart the monastery and beheaded monks.
Later the monk-warrior to have will be integrated into the Christian stronghold situated in Asturias, where the already radiated from Reconquista Covadonga, under the command of Pelagius.
Hermígio Romarigues O Basto was immortalized by the statue erected in his honor, in recognition of services rendered to the King Pelayo.
English
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabeceiras_de_Basto_Municipality
is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 241.8 km² and a total population of 17,775 inhabitants.
The municipality is composed of 17 parishes, and is located in the district of Braga District bordering the municipality of Montalegre to the north, Boticas to the northeast, Ribeira de Pena to the east, Mondim de Basto to the southeast, Celorico de Basto to the south, Fafe to the west and Vieira do Minho to the northeast.
Português
pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabeceiras_de_Basto
Cabeceiras de Basto é uma vila portuguesa no Distrito de Braga, região Norte e subregião do Ave, com cerca de 4 400 habitantes.
É sede de um município com 240,88 km² de área e 17 744 habitantes (2006), subdividido em 17 freguesias. O município é limitado a norte pelo município de Montalegre, a nordeste por Boticas, a leste por Ribeira de Pena, a sueste por Mondim de Basto, a sul por Celorico de Basto, a oeste por Fafe e a noroeste por Vieira do Minho.