Results for "foundation sacrifice"
2 entries found.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreChurch grim
A guardian spirit of Christian churchyards, often appearing as a black dog or lamb.Being · Protection Historical
🇮🇪 Ireland and 1 moreBuilders' rites
Ceremonies performed during construction to ensure stability and mark progress.Rite · Power and authority Historical
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- Church grim: Inès Lee, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Builders' rites: U.S. Government, Public domain, source