petrosomatoglyph
Sign in to savethumb|A footprint (replica shown) carved into the rock on Dunadd, in [[Argyll, is linked to the crowning of the Scots kings of Dál Riata.]]
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Definition and classification
- Natural formations
- Carved impressions
- Animal petrosomatoglyphs
- Dogs
- Horses
- Other animals
- Mythical and folkloric beings
- Fairies
- The devil
- Giants
- Religious leaders, patriarchs and saints
- The Buddha
- Jesus
- Mary, the mother of Jesus
- Muhammad
- Human petrosomatoglyphs
- Footprints
- Footprints in Scotland
- Footprints in Ireland
- Footprints in England and Wales
- Footprints in the Isle of Man
- Footprints in Brittany
- Footprints in Germany
- Footprints in Italy
- Footprints in other parts of the world
- Knee prints
- Hands and arms
- Eyes
- Heads
- The female form and reproductive structures
- Male reproductive structures
- Recent and modern petrosomatoglyphs
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|A footprint (replica shown) carved into the rock on Dunadd, in [[Argyll, is linked to the crowning of the Scots kings of Dál Riata.]]
A petrosomatoglyph is a supposed image of parts of a human or animal body in rock. They occur all over the world, often functioning as an important form of symbolism, used in religious and secular ceremonies, such as the crowning of kings. Some are regarded as artefacts linked to saints or culture heroes.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “petrosomatoglyph” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.