John McCready-Huntsman 🏳️🌈⚣
@johnmccready1988.bsky.social
Lawyer in training.
Studies: Law/Criminology (UON)
Egyptology/Roman Archaeology (MQ)
Modern historian (MQ)
Interested in:
Criminology| Law| history| reading| cats| musicals |reptiles | amateur photographer 🏳️🌈⚣
Studies: Law/Criminology (UON)
Egyptology/Roman Archaeology (MQ)
Modern historian (MQ)
Interested in:
Criminology| Law| history| reading| cats| musicals |reptiles | amateur photographer 🏳️🌈⚣
I spent a lovely birthday at the Sydney Aquarium today 😊.
December 6, 2024 at 11:44 AM
I spent a lovely birthday at the Sydney Aquarium today 😊.
The development of gold working coincided with the rise of the Moche lords. In the Moche culture the "Lords" acting as high-ranking political and religious leaders who ruled over cities like Moche and Sipán, overseeing the construction of impressive pyramids and temples, farming and trade systems.
December 1, 2024 at 5:57 AM
The development of gold working coincided with the rise of the Moche lords. In the Moche culture the "Lords" acting as high-ranking political and religious leaders who ruled over cities like Moche and Sipán, overseeing the construction of impressive pyramids and temples, farming and trade systems.
Gold was associated with the sun and the divine, often crafted into intricate jewelry, masks, and sacred objects for rulers and gods.
Silver, often linked to the moon, was similarly used for ceremonial items and ornaments.
Silver, often linked to the moon, was similarly used for ceremonial items and ornaments.
December 1, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Gold was associated with the sun and the divine, often crafted into intricate jewelry, masks, and sacred objects for rulers and gods.
Silver, often linked to the moon, was similarly used for ceremonial items and ornaments.
Silver, often linked to the moon, was similarly used for ceremonial items and ornaments.
In pre-Columbian Peru, gold and silver were highly valued, symbolizing wealth, power, and divine connection. The ancient civilizations, such as the Moche, Nazca, and Incas, used these metals for religious, ceremonial, and ornamental purposes.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:52 AM
In pre-Columbian Peru, gold and silver were highly valued, symbolizing wealth, power, and divine connection. The ancient civilizations, such as the Moche, Nazca, and Incas, used these metals for religious, ceremonial, and ornamental purposes.
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The loser of this battle would have his hands tied behind his back, disrobed, and perhaps his hair was cut. Their bodies were painted with symbols. Their throats were slit inside temples and their blood collected in sacred bowls
December 1, 2024 at 5:50 AM
The loser of this battle would have his hands tied behind his back, disrobed, and perhaps his hair was cut. Their bodies were painted with symbols. Their throats were slit inside temples and their blood collected in sacred bowls
The sacrificial ceremony involved offering the life, heart and blood of the victim to calm the fury of the gods, spirits, and/or cosmic forces. It began with a ritual battle.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:48 AM
The sacrificial ceremony involved offering the life, heart and blood of the victim to calm the fury of the gods, spirits, and/or cosmic forces. It began with a ritual battle.
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Societies and cultures in pre-Columbian Peru and Mesoamerica believed that human sacrifice was required to maintain the order of the world.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Societies and cultures in pre-Columbian Peru and Mesoamerica believed that human sacrifice was required to maintain the order of the world.
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In Moche art depicted here, Ai Apaec is shown in pottery and metalwork, where his image is sometimes linked to themes of transformation or duality, with representations of both human and animal forms.
December 1, 2024 at 5:44 AM
In Moche art depicted here, Ai Apaec is shown in pottery and metalwork, where his image is sometimes linked to themes of transformation or duality, with representations of both human and animal forms.
He is commonly associated with warfare, creation, and fertility, and sometimes described as a decapitator or a god of sacrifice. Ai Apaec was typically represented with fierce features, including a fanged mouth, large eyes, and sometimes a headdress made of feathers.
December 1, 2024 at 5:42 AM
He is commonly associated with warfare, creation, and fertility, and sometimes described as a decapitator or a god of sacrifice. Ai Apaec was typically represented with fierce features, including a fanged mouth, large eyes, and sometimes a headdress made of feathers.
Ai Apaec is one of the heroes in Moche religion, often depicted as a powerful figure with both human, animalistic, and supernatural traits. He is said to have performed numerous feats on earth and, like many heroes in other cultures, he also does, descends into the underworld and is reborn.
December 1, 2024 at 5:40 AM
Ai Apaec is one of the heroes in Moche religion, often depicted as a powerful figure with both human, animalistic, and supernatural traits. He is said to have performed numerous feats on earth and, like many heroes in other cultures, he also does, descends into the underworld and is reborn.
When one of the combatants knocked the opposition's helmet off and grabbed his hair, the battle would be over and the loser would become a prisoner and often sacrificed .
Archeological finds, such as the armour shown here, match artistic depictions of this combat.
Photos are mine.
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Archeological finds, such as the armour shown here, match artistic depictions of this combat.
Photos are mine.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:38 AM
When one of the combatants knocked the opposition's helmet off and grabbed his hair, the battle would be over and the loser would become a prisoner and often sacrificed .
Archeological finds, such as the armour shown here, match artistic depictions of this combat.
Photos are mine.
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Archeological finds, such as the armour shown here, match artistic depictions of this combat.
Photos are mine.
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In art of the Moche culture, warriors are often observed facing off in man to man ritualistic combat.
Each man fought to honour his community and were a symbolic form of an encounter between opposing yet complementary entities which led to regeneration and the start of a new cycle .
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Each man fought to honour his community and were a symbolic form of an encounter between opposing yet complementary entities which led to regeneration and the start of a new cycle .
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December 1, 2024 at 5:35 AM
In art of the Moche culture, warriors are often observed facing off in man to man ritualistic combat.
Each man fought to honour his community and were a symbolic form of an encounter between opposing yet complementary entities which led to regeneration and the start of a new cycle .
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Each man fought to honour his community and were a symbolic form of an encounter between opposing yet complementary entities which led to regeneration and the start of a new cycle .
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These were represented in human form, in animal form (such as jaguars and snakes) or as hybrids.
Photos are my own.
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Photos are my own.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:30 AM
These were represented in human form, in animal form (such as jaguars and snakes) or as hybrids.
Photos are my own.
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Photos are my own.
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The ceramic vessels photographed here, express three basic notions of Andean thought: the existence of opposite and complementary forces, constant regeneration, and the existence of the upper world and underworld and their constant interaction.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:28 AM
The ceramic vessels photographed here, express three basic notions of Andean thought: the existence of opposite and complementary forces, constant regeneration, and the existence of the upper world and underworld and their constant interaction.
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In the Andean Worldview, the world above was in constant communication with the world below. These objects were not designed for everyday use. Rather they served a necessary spiritual function, containing drinks and other substances that were needed in rituals and funerary offerings.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:26 AM
In the Andean Worldview, the world above was in constant communication with the world below. These objects were not designed for everyday use. Rather they served a necessary spiritual function, containing drinks and other substances that were needed in rituals and funerary offerings.
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In pre-Columbian Peruvian culture, such as the Moche culture (100CE-800CE) eroticism was often expressed through art, ritual, and symbolism, reflecting the deep connection between sexuality, fertility, and the natural world.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:20 AM
In pre-Columbian Peruvian culture, such as the Moche culture (100CE-800CE) eroticism was often expressed through art, ritual, and symbolism, reflecting the deep connection between sexuality, fertility, and the natural world.
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This is something that happened today. I have been awarded the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice with Class 1 honours!
November 29, 2024 at 12:18 AM
This is something that happened today. I have been awarded the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice with Class 1 honours!
This! The Rule of Law must be protected at all costs.
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November 24, 2024 at 11:49 AM
This! The Rule of Law must be protected at all costs.
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I look forward to diving into this :) .
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January 2, 2024 at 9:31 PM
I look forward to diving into this :) .
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A tiny green spider I saw today ☺️.
December 7, 2023 at 4:27 AM
A tiny green spider I saw today ☺️.
The man. The myth. The legend. This is the coffin of King Ramses II as seen at the Australian Museum 'Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs ' exhibition yesterday.for my birthday 🥳☺️.
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December 7, 2023 at 3:54 AM
The man. The myth. The legend. This is the coffin of King Ramses II as seen at the Australian Museum 'Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs ' exhibition yesterday.for my birthday 🥳☺️.
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One of my favourite parts of the Ramses exhibition was the Uraeus. It belonged to the 12th dynasty king Senusret II (1897-1878BC).
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December 7, 2023 at 3:44 AM
One of my favourite parts of the Ramses exhibition was the Uraeus. It belonged to the 12th dynasty king Senusret II (1897-1878BC).
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First Sunday of Advent🕯️.
"Look, this is our G-d in Whom we hoped and He rescued us, this is our own G-d in Whom we hoped, let us exult and rejoice in His rescue."
-Isaiah 25:9 (Robert Alter translation)-
"Look, this is our G-d in Whom we hoped and He rescued us, this is our own G-d in Whom we hoped, let us exult and rejoice in His rescue."
-Isaiah 25:9 (Robert Alter translation)-
December 2, 2023 at 11:58 PM
First Sunday of Advent🕯️.
"Look, this is our G-d in Whom we hoped and He rescued us, this is our own G-d in Whom we hoped, let us exult and rejoice in His rescue."
-Isaiah 25:9 (Robert Alter translation)-
"Look, this is our G-d in Whom we hoped and He rescued us, this is our own G-d in Whom we hoped, let us exult and rejoice in His rescue."
-Isaiah 25:9 (Robert Alter translation)-
Book mail for my Ancient history essay :). I need to know more about the Old Kingdom, First Intermediate period and Middle Kingdom anyway.
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October 17, 2023 at 6:06 AM
Book mail for my Ancient history essay :). I need to know more about the Old Kingdom, First Intermediate period and Middle Kingdom anyway.
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On the 13th of October in AD 54 Emperor Claudius died. It was reported that his death was caused by a poisoned mushroom, given to him by his fourth wife/niece Agrippina Minor.
He was made a god after his death.
See Tacitus Annals 12.67.1
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He was made a god after his death.
See Tacitus Annals 12.67.1
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October 13, 2023 at 8:41 AM
On the 13th of October in AD 54 Emperor Claudius died. It was reported that his death was caused by a poisoned mushroom, given to him by his fourth wife/niece Agrippina Minor.
He was made a god after his death.
See Tacitus Annals 12.67.1
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He was made a god after his death.
See Tacitus Annals 12.67.1
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