er a successful affray, to lay beforethe altars of their gods the swords that had done them such goodservice in sharp contests ;1 whilst the boats are clearly ex-votos, 1 These swords, as those of the Scythians {Herod., iv. 62), might be supposed to represent the deity, but for the fact that they… … -Criophore Figurine. Height,Pais, LaSardegna, Plate V., fig. 6. 82 A History of Art in Sardinia and Jud.*:a. and appear to be placed here for the express purpose of makingthis treasure more easy of explanation. At first sight they mightseem to be votive offerings presented by freebooters and…
Hittites · Art · Jews
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