sacred
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Prior to this, designers often avoided using religious figures; they preferred more abstract interpretations; it also helped prevent any controversy that might emerge from depicting sacred figures.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
An exhibition marking the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death shows how his humble life inspired the artists who adorned his namesake basilica and changed the way sacred figures were depicted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world - the chief prelate or custodian of eight sacred sites in Sri Lanka.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Because so many people have veered off established trails, the park in recent years has experienced increased erosion and damage to sensitive vegetation and sacred tribal land, according to the State Parks department.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Many creatures were sacred to him, chief among them the dolphin and the crow.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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