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Codex Regius of the Poetic Edda
The Codex Regius of the Poetic Edda is the oldest and most comprehensive extant source of Norse mythology. 14th century CE. It is housed at the Arni Magnusson Institute of Learning in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Prose Edda
Title page of one of the manuscripts from Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda showing various figures of Norse mythology, 18th century CE.
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Shitenno-ji Temple, Osaka
The Buddhist Shitenno-ji temple in Osaka, Japan. Reportedly founded by Prince Shotoku in 530 CE.
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Prince Shotoku Statue
A statue of Prince Shotoku, the legendary Japanese ruler and founder of Japanese Buddhism (r. 594-622 CE). (Musee Guimet, Paris)
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Prince Shotoku as a Youth
A statue of Prince Shotoku as a youth, the legendary Japanese ruler and founder of Japanese Buddhism (r. 594-622 CE). Wood, 1200-1350 CE. (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam)
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Coffin Texts
Rectangular wooden inner coffin of Sen from Deir el-Bersha, Middle Kingdom of Egypt, 12th Dynasty, c. 1850 BCE.
The British Museum, London.
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Coffin Decorated with the Book of Two Ways
Rectangular wooden inner coffin of Sen, dating to c. 1850 BCE. The coffin sides are inscribed in ink with religious writings now known as the Coffin Texts. On the floor of the coffin is a composition called the 'Book of Two Ways,' a guide...
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Coffin of Khnumnakht
Coffin of Khnumnakht from the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, dating to c. 1802–1640 BCE. On display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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The Arringatore (Orator)
The lifesize bronze Etruscan statue from Arretium (Arezzo) known as the Arringatore or 'Orator'. 1st century BCE. (Archaeological Museum of Florence, Italy)
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Etruscan Tombs, Volsinii
Etruscan tombs at Volsinii (Orvieto). 6th-5th century BCE. Many of the tombs have an inscription above the single doorway indicating the name of the principal occupant.