Sacrifices Collection (#2)

The Gold Coast and Ashantee War (engraving)
1621086 The Gold Coast and Ashantee War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gold Coast and Ashantee War)

A Ghoorka Regiment about to start for Burmah, performing Heathen Rites of Sacrifice (engraving)
1624673 A Ghoorka Regiment about to start for Burmah, performing Heathen Rites of Sacrifice (engraving) by English School

RALEIGH LAYS CLOAK
SIR WALTER RALEIGH sacrifices his new cloak so that his queens feet will not get muddied. Date: 1554 - 1618

Indian Sacrifices
Khond (or Kandh) human sacrifice in India : a girl is garlanded, bound to a stake, then slaughtered to please the gods Date: 19th century

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Ashanti implements and weapons
A. Sanko, musical instrument B. Cushion C. Ashanti Ministers state bag D. Fantee stool, cut out of solid block of cotton wood E. and F. War Greegrees or charms made of leather and straw worked in G

Barefoot Girl / Bread 1905
A generous girl gives a poor street girl some bread outside a bakers shop

Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist; Illustration

A View of the Inside of the Court of the Priests in Solomons Temple with the manner of the Preparing and Offering the Sacrifices according to the Vision of the Prophet Ezekiel

Sts Paul Barnabas worshiped god people Lystra
Sts Paul and Barnabas worshiped as god by the people of Lystra, After the crippled mans healing, Paul and Barnabas are honored as gods at Lystra

stop Shitanomiya Shitanomiya title object report
The stop Shitanomiya Shitanomiya (title on object) A report of a trip to Enoshima: a series of sixteen prints (series title) Enoshima kiko - Jurokubantsuzuki (series title on object)

Image Hotohoto Ceremony Oyashiro Shrine Izumi Province
Image of the Hotohoto ceremony at the Oyashiro shrine in the Izumi province. Izumo Taisha Hotohoto no zu (title on object) Famous places in more than 60 provinces (series title)

Samaritan Passover Mt Gerizim Salting sacrifices
The Samaritan Passover on Mt. Gerizim Salting the sacrifices 1900, West Bank

Purple Cloth And Crown Of Thorns

Saint Victoria
SAINT VICTORIA Roman martyr who refused to marry her pagan fiance, or to offer sacrifices Date: 3rd century

Ritual of Self-Mutilation by Aissaoua Brotherhood, Morocco
A member of the snake charmers cult The Aissaoua Brotherhood ceremonially cuts his head on the Day of Sacrifices a ritual of self-mutilation. Date: circa 1910s

Sacrifices to Baal
In the ancient Near East, captives are led to the temple of Baal, there to be slaughtered to please the god. Date: 1907

Mali, Dogon Country, Koundu. A small settlement built among rocks near the Dogon village of Koundu. Dwellings have flat roofs while granaries to store millet have pitched thatched roofs

Noah offering up sacrifices to God as a grateful acknowledgement for his deliverance from the Deluge - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 8.20. 1787

The Glory of the Lord and Abrams sacrifices
The Glory of the Lord passing between the sacrifices offered up by Abram (Abraham) - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 15.17. 1787

Customs / Harvest / China
At Harvest time, Chinese country folk offer sacrifices to the Harvest Moon, to propitiate and thank her for her bounty and encourage her to do the same again next year Date: circa 1840

Procession satyrs draped figures leading two goats
Artokoloro

Ancient Altar sacrifices performed antiquity
Artokoloro

Bacchanal young Bacchus grasping grapes raised left hand
Artokoloro

Ceres sows seeds walks goat-drawn plough right
Artokoloro

Plate 7 Ancient altar sacrifices performed antiquity
Artokoloro

Frieze procession draped women bearing offerings
Artokoloro

Composition figures Pan herm sculpted bust left putti carry grapevines
Artokoloro

Composition figures arranged landscape foreground
Artokoloro

Procession draped women leading captives animals
Artokoloro

Composition three figure groups left woman struggles
Artokoloro

Procession draped female dancers women bearing baskets
Artokoloro

Cain and Abel Offering their Sacrifices, by Gustave Dore. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883
CAIN AND ABEL OFFERING THEIR SACRIFICES, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Bible. romanticism, colour, color engraving

Aaron blesses the cattle which is to be sacrificed, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Priest sacrifices bull on the offering altar, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1705

Israelites bring burnt offerings and sacrifices on Mount Ebal and Gerizim, print maker: Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Marcus Curtius plunges into a gorge, Georg Pencz, 1535

The place where Cannibal Rites and Human Sacrifices are performed. THE JU-JU HOUSE AT GWATO, NEAR BENIN, 1897

Abraham Offering Isaac
Handpainted engraving of Abraham offering Isaac, c. 1880. (Engraving by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Cain and Abel Offering their Sacrifices, by Gustave Dorafaa
Cain and Abel Offering their Sacrifices, by Gustave Dorafa

Nestor of Gerenia sacrifices

Buddhist Dragon Worship
Buddhist priests offer sacrifices to the dragon

Sacrifices to Confucius
The emperor Kao Tsu (personal name Liu Pang), founder of the Han dynasty, sacrifices a pig, a goat and a cow at the tomb of Confucius, who surely would not have approved !

Samuels Sacrifice
He sacrifices to God, who thanks him by enabling him to defeat the Philistines, something he d always wanted to do

Strange Fire
The priestly sons of Aaron cause an outbreak of fire when they offer sacrifices, burning the Tabernacle itself

Confucius Honoured
The emperor Kao Tsu (personal name Liu Pang), founder of the Han dynasty, sacrifices a pig, a goat and a cow at the tomb of Confucius, who surely would not have approved !

Ghurkas Prevent Cholera
A battalion of Ghurka soldiers en route to Burma, offering sacrifices to drive away cholera

Hebrew New Year
ANCIENT HEBREWS New Years day is the Feast of the Trumpets, which herald the start of another year with the customary sacrifices of slaughtered animals

Carthaginian New Year
ANCIENT CARTHAGE The new year is celebrated with the Feast of Melkarth, when sacrifices are carried out to an accompaniment of music

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"Sacrifices: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Odysseus & Tiresias: In Homer's epic, Odysseus made sacrifices to the blind seer Tiresias for guidance on his perilous journey back home. THORs STONE: This ancient Norse artifact was believed to possess mystical powers, leading people to make sacrifices in hopes of gaining favor from the gods. Secular Games held in Rome: These grand celebrations involved elaborate rituals and sacrifices as Romans sought blessings from their deities for peace and prosperity. Idol Vitzliputzli (Huitzilopochtli): The Aztecs offered human sacrifices to this fearsome deity at the Great Aztec Temple, believing it would ensure their survival and success. Human sacrifices in the Country of the Bakutis: Amongst certain tribes, sacrificing lives was seen as a way to appease spirits or seek divine intervention during times of crisis. Iberian Kernos 3rd century BC: This ancient Spanish religious object symbolized offerings made by individuals seeking protection or favors from their gods through sacrifice. Arlington, Virginia - US Marine Corps War Memorial silhouetted in Arlington National Cemetery reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice made by brave soldiers defending our freedom. Ancient Persian priests performing ritual sacrifices showcased their devotion towards pleasing their gods and ensuring harmony within society. Altar of Incense: In biblical times, this sacred altar served as a place where offerings were burnt as an act of worship and communication with God. In each corner of history and across diverse cultures, sacrificial acts have played significant roles – whether driven by faith, tradition or desperation – revealing humanity's eternal quest for meaning and connection with higher powers.