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Fig. 285 - The nimbus. This symbol of a sun or aureole round the head of a divine figure or ruler carried a mythical significance associated with light- and life-giving power. The sun and the light, as vital properties, are transmitted to the person wearing the aureole.
This illustration depicts the godhead Sol, and was found in the Roman settlement Corstopitum (Corbridge on Tyne, England). The place was destroyed in 297 AD, but this panel (metope) was reused in the fourth century.
Museum Corbridge. Tafel CXXVI, fig. 570 in: HÖRIG, Monika & SCHWERTHEIM, Elmar (1987). Corpus Cultus Iovis Dolicheni. E.J. Brill, Leiden/New York. ISBN 90 04 07665 4
On the pivotal north side of the Tyne, Corbridge played a vital role in the Roman conquest of northern Britain. The fort dates from AD139, when the Emperor Antoninus Pius once more advanced the Roman frontier into Scotland. On a principal route northwards, it became a busy garrison town.
The remains include a fountain house with an aqueduct, a pair of granaries and walled compounds for the military, containing barracks, temples, houses and a headquarters building with a below-ground strongroom. The extensive museum displays a rich selection of Roman finds.
Corbridge is part of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site
Nimbus 4... magic glider. Preparing for almost 6 hours of flying, with 450km done in less than 4 hours and the rest of the time rescuing lost pilots :)
The Nimbus sculpture and public leisure space, closed to the public.
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One of Berroco’s top patterns for this year! The styling of this sweater looks great on everyone. Made of Peruvia Quick, it does knit up quickly! Stop in and see the sample with an awesome button closure. Learn how to set in sleeves on this one, and master the mattress stitch.
The Furrydelphia Furry Convention was held in Valley Forge, PA from August 10th-12th, 2018. Attendance was 903 attendees. $5,300 was raised for their charity, Bella-Reed Pit Bull Rescue.