http://www.mylot.com/w/keywords/anglo+saxons.aspx MyLot Discussions About anglo saxons en-gb http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2058514.aspx I ask this because I visited Bodiam Castle, in East Sussex, a couple of weeks ago, and whilst I was there, I took quite a few photos. I hadn't noticed anything previously, whilst either shooting or uploading the pics, but tonight, I posted them to my social networking site, and was quite surprised to see three orbs, in the same turret of the castle, but in different places. I've zoomed into the photo attached to this discussion and the suspected orb has a light ring around a circle of light, with a shadow in the middle. I would like more opinions on this please, as at first, I thought it might be a spot from my camera, but taking into consideration the height of the object, then that's almost out of the question. Does anybody here take an interest in, or study orbs? If so, I would be really interested in hearing your views on this picture. Unfortunately, I can only post one picture in the discussion but if anybody wishes to see the others, I'll post them in your response area... just ask. Bodiam Castle has a bit of history attached to it. It was built up in the 12th century, but there was a building equivalent to one turret there from Anglo Saxon times, stated to be the 5th-6th century. In the 12th century, a knight married the landowner's daughter and thus became the Lord of Bodiam Manor. This particular turret where the suspected orbs are, is at the southeast corner of the castle. That's about all the gen I can give you other than that the turret was divided into floors, and on each floor there was a room where servants slept. What do you think... could this be an orb? Please... I need opinions! :) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:58:50 GMT Darkwing http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1757319.aspx I went away for a few days break, to Suffolk, just after my birthday. I know East Anglia holds a lot of Viking and Anglo Saxon history, so I went with my National Trust Card in hand!On checking out the National Trust places to visit, I came across Sutton Hoo, near Ipswich. There is a burial area containing seventeen mounds from Anglo Saxon times, an exhibition hall and a well-stocked gift shop. The biggest burial mound was excavated in 1939 and found to contain the remains of a Saxon ship, together with the remains of what was thought to have been a king's body and several treasures. A special chamber had been prepared for the body, which was surrounded by carefully selected treasures, including spears, an axe, a sword and a might shield. Each of these signified that the king had been a great warrior. There was also a sceptre and an iron standard... symbols of his power... ivory drinking horns, wooden ale tubs and a large bronze cauldron. Most impressive of all the treasures though, was a magnificent jewel studded, silver battle helmet with very intricate designs on it. This grave is thought to have been the burial site of the Anglo Saxon King, Raedwald, who died around AD625. Little wonder that there wasn't much left save the metal objects. I can't help standing in awe of the men who dug the grave though, with the primitive tools they had, and then dragged the ship up from the river to place it in the hollow. I'm going to have to pay another visit to Suffolk sometime, as there is a lot of Anglo Saxon history in East Anglia, as that was the coast they sailed towards. I have discovered that there is an Anglo Saxon recreated settlement in West Stow, in the same vacinity, which I would also like to visit. Do any of you have interest in your probable ancestry, the Vikings and the Saxons, for instance? Do you like to go around to exhibitions and burial places to learn about them? I love my heritage and can never learn enough! Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:08:15 GMT Darkwing http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1257588.aspx I know there are probably many people who have never heard of Pantheism. Though the name has only been around since approximately 1705, the same concepts have been discussed by many ancient Greek philosophers such as Thales and Heraclitus. The definition of the word comes from the Greek, Pan which means "All" and theos which means "God". So here are the basic concepts and my personal belief. Not all Pantheists believe the exact same way. Pantheism is the belief that God is not the creator of the Universe, God IS the Universe, all that is. God is not separate from us because we, as part of this Universe, are a physical part of God. I don't worship an anthropomorphic being that is male or female, there is no dogma, doctrine or ritual involved. This is a spiritual path of reverence for all. Some people use the term religion, I try to avoid it because of the connotation of current organized religions. Pantheism to me is a spiritual path of growth and discovery that grows and changes as I grow and change. The more I know of nature, people, science, etc. the closer I get to understanding my place within the Universe/God. We are immortal, in that matter and energy cannot be created or destroyed. Since we consist of matter and energy, we have always been and will always be a part of the Universe/God. So there is no heaven or hell. Good and evil are what we create in our own minds and show in our actions to others. There are no set rules or doctrine to Pantheism, only common sense ethics and common sense code of conduct. Any harm done to another is doing harm to oneself because what harms one harms all. Instead of "doing the right thing" being based on fear of divine punishment, it comes from a mutual respect for all things. We are free to combine other beliefs into our ethics and conduct if we chose. I personally can relate to aspects of many other religions and philosophies. If I choose to observe a specific ritual or holiday it makes no difference to the Universe/God, it only makes a difference to me. I am in good company in my beliefs. Here are some of my favorite Pantheistic quotes by some famous Pantheists: A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might be able to draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faiths. Sooner or later, such a religion will emerge. ~ Carl Sagan "Pale Blue Dot" A knowledge of the existence of something we cannot penetrate, of the manifestations of the profoundest reason and the most radiant beauty - it is this knowledge and this emotion that constitute the truly religious attitude; in this sense, and this alone, I am a deeply religious man. ~ Albert Einstein "The World as I See It" Larry King: Do you believe in God? Stephen Hawking: Yes, if by God is meant the embodiment of the laws of the universe. Larry King Live, December 25, 1999 I believe in the cosmos. All of us are linked to the cosmos. So nature is my god. To me, nature is sacred. Trees are my temples and forests are my cathedrals. Mikhail Gorbachev~ former President of the Soviet Union I would love to hear from any other Pantheists on myLot or from those who wish to comment on Pantheism. Just please keep it respectful. Thanks. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:37:22 GMT craftcatcher http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1176514.aspx I see that many people have different types of pictures on their visible profile that are not them. I've seen all kinds of fun an interesting pictures, cartoons, and photos, and I've seen some that are rather bizarre. I'm curious to know why you chose the photo/avatar, etc. that you're using. Does it have any significance? I am a member of a group that calls themselves the Cherries. It's a long story as to how it orginated, so I won't bore anyone but the picture and the symbol definitely has meaning to me. What about you all, any meaning behind your picture or did you just like it so you picked it? Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:29:28 GMT dfn12968