Externsteine .........i also went to this sacred place!!

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Externsteine

 

The sacred site of Externsteine is located in the heartland of Germany. It is

here that Arminus defeated the Romans and it is here that the birthplace of

German mythology is acknowledged. The Externsteine site is located in the

geographic center of this important region. The Externsteine rocks are 70

million year old sandstone spires with the remains of a temple still extant on

the top. The temple has definite astronomical purposes as its rounded windows

align with the moon and the sun during the summer solstice. Some researchers

believe that the Persian god Mithras was worshipped here but others believe that

the Germanic gods and goddesses were the objects of devotion.

 

Up through the 8th century CE Pagan rituals were conducted here until Charles

the Great cut down the site’s tree of life—the religious symbol of the Pagan

religion. There appear to be signs that Pagan rituals are still practiced here.

During the Nazi era “Pagan hymns” were sung here by the Nazi youth during the

solstice and on Hitler’s birthday. A decidedly Neo-Nazi element is still active.

A series of hand-hewn caves are located in the base of the spires and, while

their original purpose is unknown, Christian monks occupied them in the 12th

century. More than likely the caves and other holes dug into the rock were

regarded as entryways to the otherworld. Beautiful carvings adorn the base of

the rock, which were executed in the 12th century as commemorations of the

Christian defeat of the old religion.

 

Source: https://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=12549&authorid=1215

 

 

 

 

 

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