Found in Morocco, this natural pebble with human-like features is possibly the oldest known example of a figurine or representation of the human form.
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Venus of Tan-Tan
- Last Updated: 5 months ago
- Categories: 3-Symbolic Age, Art, Evol To Human, Hominin: Us, Homo sapiens, Pre-Sumer
From Year 0 (BCE/CE): -300000
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Philo Quote, “…allegories…lay hold of the hidden sense which is concealed beneath the words”
- Philo of Alexandria
- circa 20 CE
Allegorical Interpretation
TAKE-AWAY: An allegory is a literary technique in which the writing represents deeper meanings than the words might initially imply.
Allegorical interpretation is the process of understanding the symbolic meaning behind a text or story. It allows for a deeper understanding embedded in literature, art, and movies.
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