Mani Collection

Myth / German and Norse
The wolves Skoll (repulsion) and Hati (hate) pursue Sol (sun) and Mani (moon) across the skies; if they should catch them, the world will be plunged again into darkness

Man and woman of the Mani or Maina peninsula, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Mani stone, Solu Khumbu Everest Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Southern festoon butterfly (Zerynthia polyxena). This is the darker orange form (forma ochracea). Photographed on the Mani peninsula, Greece, in April

Manichaean Priests, Manichaean miniature with text in Uigur (vellum)
CHT207405 Manichaean Priests, Manichaean miniature with text in Uigur (vellum) by Turkestan School; Ruins of Idikut-Shahri, Turfan

Man and woman of the Mani or Maina peninsula, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838)
FLO4721872 Man and woman of the Mani or Maina peninsula, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Traditional fishing village Limeni, blooming flowers decoration, Mani, Peloponnese, Greece

Traditional fishing village Limeni, Mani, Peloponnese, Greece

Traditional fishing village Gerolimenas, Mani, Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece

Shipwreck in Glyfada Beach near Gytheio, Peloponnese, Greece

Shipwreck at sunrise, Glyfada Beach near Gytheio, Peloponnese, Greece

Vathia at sunest, Mani, Peloponnese, Greece

Vathia, abandoned village, Mani, Peloponnese, Greece

Tengboche Monastery and mani (prayer) wall, Tengboche, Solukhumbu, Nepal

The Harbour at Gytheio, Mani Peninsula, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Towered Village of Vathia, Mani Peninsula, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Mani pile and prayer flags in Rongbuk Valley, Lhotse peak (8516m) in the distance, Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet, China Date: 11-09-2018

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Central Tibet, Prayer stones (Large format sizes available) Date: 16/06/2010

Mani pile and prayer flags in Rongbuk Valley, Lhotse peak (8516m) in the distance, Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet, China

Shaggy sponge crab and Dynomene hispida
Shaggy sponge crab, Dromidia hirsutissima 1 and Dynomene hispida 2. Dromia irsutissima, Dinomene ispida. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Ancient stone structure near Albersdorf, Germany
Ancient stone megalith structure near Albersdorf, Germany. Ara antica di Albersdorf. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Greece, Peloponnese, Laconia, Mani, nr Kitta. The ancient Greek Orthodox church of Sergios and Bacchos stands in a remote olive grove

The Mani stone carvings in the Manaslu region are some of the most detailed and beautiful anywhere in the Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

MANI (216-276). Persian religious leader. Mani (right) expounding his teachings to a prince. Persian minature

Church and Convent of San Miguel Arcangel, established in 1549, Mani, Route of the Convents, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

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Prayer flags and mani stones at spring Date:

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Lake Manasarovar mani stones and monk Date:

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Mt Kailash Yak horn and mani stones Tibet Date:

Endemic Greek Woundwort (Stachys canescens) flowering, growing on limestone cliff, Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, Greece, April

Greece, Mani Peninsula, boats moored in harbour below buildings on hillside

Neolithic Burial, Diros, Greece. C018 / 0084
Neolithic burial from the Diros cave complex in the Mani region of the Greek Peloponnese. These caves were inhabited during the late Neolithic period (ca)

Mani Walls, Solu Khumbu Region, Nepal, Asia

Asia, India, Ladakh, Karsha. Carved and decorated mani stones lie upended in Karsha Gompa, Zanskar Valley, India

Asia, India, Ladakh, Zanskar Valley. Mani stones, with their smooth sides and carved prayers, contrast with the jagged peaks around Zanskar Valley, India

Asia, India, Ladakh, Zanskar River. Mani stones cover the banks of the Zanskar River, Ladakh, India

Asia, India, Ladakh. A close-up of finely-carved Mani stones in Ladakh, India, reveals the prayers they send

Asia, India, Ladakh. A close look at the richly-hued stones of the Mani wall, in Leh, Ladakh, India, shows the carved prayers

Former flower-rich site with many endemics, destroyed by ploughing, Mani Peninsula, Greece, march

Domestic Goat, herd grazing amongst Peacock Anemone (Anemone pavonina) flowers, Mani Peninsula, Greece, march

Peloponnese rock bellflower
Pelponnese rock bellflower (Campanula topaliana topalia). Photographed on the Mani peninsula, Greece, in April

Peacock anemone amongst blue speedwell
Peacock anemone flower (Anemone pavonina, red) amongst blue speedwell flowers (Veronica glauca). Photographed on the Mani peninsula, Greece, in March

Horseshoe orchid (Ophrys ferrum-equinum)
Horsehoe orchid (Ophrys ferrum-equinum). Photgraphed on the Mani peninsula, Greece, in April

Trekkers walking past a mani stone, Solu Khumbu Everest Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Asia

Colourful mani wall with Tibetan inscriptions, Tashiding, Sikkim, India, Asia

Lichen grows on an old Buddhist mani wall (prayer wall) constructed on the trail from Lukla to Tangnag, near Mera Peak, Khumbu region, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Mani stone detail, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh state, India, Asia

Village in the Mani, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

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Mani, a name that carries diverse meanings and connections across different cultures and landscapes. In the realm of mythology, Mani emerges as a significant figure in both Germanic and Norse lore. Representing the moon, he illuminates the night sky with his gentle glow, captivating all who gaze upon him. Meanwhile, on the enchanting Mani Peninsula in Greece, men and women reside amidst breathtaking scenery. This land boasts not only natural beauty but also historical treasures like the ancient stone structures near Albersdorf in Germany. These remnants whisper tales of civilizations long gone. Journeying to Nepal's Himalayas reveals yet another facet of Mani's influence - the sacred Mani stones found in Solu Khumbu Everest Region. Adorned with intricate carvings and prayers, these stones hold spiritual significance for those traversing this majestic terrain. Further east lies Tibet's Rongbuk Valley where prayer flags flutter alongside towering piles stones. Amidst this awe-inspiring landscape stands Lhotse peak, reaching an astounding height of 8, 516 meters above sea level. Here nature intertwines with spirituality creating an ethereal atmosphere that leaves visitors spellbound. In Southern Europe's Peloponnese region lies Gytheio harbor on the mesmerizing Mani Peninsula. The tranquil waters reflect colorful houses dotting its shores while butterflies dance through fragrant air - such as the vibrant Southern festoon butterfly gracing this idyllic scene. Venturing deeper into this peninsula leads to Vathia village - a place frozen in time where towered structures stand proudly against azure skies. Each stone tells stories passed down through generations; tales of resilience and community spirit etched into their very foundations. Lastly, Shangri-La or Zhongdian unveils another manifestation of Mani's presence: prayer stones scattered throughout this mystical land in Yunnan province, China. These humble tokens serve as conduits for wishes and blessings, connecting people to the spiritual realm.