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Velleda und Aurinia
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Velleda was a priestess, prophet and seer of the Bructeri, a Germanic tribe. She was whom prophesied and presided over a tribal European insurrection against the Roman rule between the years of 69-70 CE. Velleda seems to be a Germanic Title and not her own name. She and Aurinia are mentioned in Tacitus' book "Germania" and that was where I first found a bit of history about these women and did a little research after.
"They think that in them* there is something sacred and prophetic, as such, they do not despise their counsels, nor turn away their answers. In the time of divine Vespasian we saw Velleda praised as a deity by many for a long time; and previously they also worshiped Aurinia and many others, but not by flattery, nor by considering them goddesses. "[Tacitus, Germania, 8]
*Germanic Women in general.
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Velleda was a priestess, prophet and seer of the Bructeri, a Germanic tribe. She was whom prophesied and presided over a tribal European insurrection against the Roman rule between the years of 69-70 CE. Velleda seems to be a Germanic Title and not her own name. She and Aurinia are mentioned in Tacitus' book "Germania" and that was where I first found a bit of history about these women and did a little research after.
"They think that in them* there is something sacred and prophetic, as such, they do not despise their counsels, nor turn away their answers. In the time of divine Vespasian we saw Velleda praised as a deity by many for a long time; and previously they also worshiped Aurinia and many others, but not by flattery, nor by considering them goddesses. "[Tacitus, Germania, 8]
*Germanic Women in general.
If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask me anything at ask.fm/ArithHarger
Image size
3226x4511px 17.4 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 70D
Shutter Speed
1/100 second
Aperture
F/5.0
Focal Length
46 mm
ISO Speed
640
Date Taken
Jul 3, 2014, 4:18:25 PM
Sensor Size
13mm
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The atmosphere in this picture is great. It has a very mystic feel to it, hat complements the two women well. I like how the hair and dresses are drawn. If you connect the corners of the eyes with a slightly more orange tone, they look more realistic!