Hansel and Gretel
Squint and you will see a male and a female figure here. They are signposted as the fairy-tale characters Hansel and Gretel, but, in fact, date back to the second century AD and are probably Celtic gods of the forest. They are located not far from the ancient boot-shaped stone (2009-10-11), in a secluded woody valley, and it is assumed that Hansel and Gretel also formed part of rituals of sacrifice.
Amazing. The photo and the story.
ReplyDeleteI think I can see the Celtic gods of the forest. :) The moss on the rocks is lovely...but I bet very slippery to walk on. I'm glad you didn't try to get in any closer.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot and story too is fantastic !!Unseen Rajasthan
ReplyDeleteAn interesting capture, it won't be the same without the green moss. Hansel and Gretel was one story that really scared me when I was a little girl. When we went to the forest I would never leave my mom's side.
ReplyDeleteaaahhh,.. eso me da miedo. no importa que sean de cuento.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is really cool! The forests around your area are full of history and secrets.
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