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Entrance Stone, Newgrange |
Newgrange, is a prehistoric circular mound, built by a people in touch with the movement of the heavens. The inner chamber is naturally illuminated each dawn on the Winter Solstice. Newgrange was built more than 5,000
years ago - before the Great Pyramid of Giza and Stonehenge - and is part of a
complex of mounds in the Boyne River Valley.
From my book, Art and Sacred Sites: Connecting with Spirit of Place:
I was
thrilled to enter the sacred passageway. It was dark, with a low ceiling, and I
walked steadily and mindfully towards the small central chamber. There on a pedestal
was a large granite vessel, no doubt used for ritual. Some believe that passage
mounds such as Newgrange were built to mimic the birth chamber, as sacred space
for giving life. It was an incredible feeling to be in this ancient place where,
no doubt, extraordinary events had occurred. For me, it was a moment of profound
serenity and connection.
Artwork by the author:
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Phoenix, Oil on Canvas, 5' x 10' |
Monotype, from the Form & Spirit Portfolio Visit my website to view more images: www.glenrogersart.com |
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