Shadow Hunters Contest Round # 161: Shadow of the Ox

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So important were they in antiquity that even the mythical Hercules had to fulfill here in Spain, one of the twelve jobs to which he was condemned by the Gods for having murdered his own children in a moment of madness: King Gerión stealing oxen .

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Thus, the shadow of the ox is elongated and although it may not seem like it, during the Neolithic and until relatively modern times, the ox was not only, like gold, a bargaining chip but also, as with gold, wealth was also it was measured by the number of these robust animals possessed.

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Another great image.

What a beautiful sculpture! Great shadows too!
Thanks for entering the Shadow Contest again.

Thanks, @melinda010100. Greetings

How are you dear friend @ juancar347 good afternoon
excellent mythological shadows, what a beautiful place you have visited, I love what you have found there. great shots congratulations
thank you very much for letting us know
have a splendid weekend

Thank you very much, dear @jlufer, for your always kind comments to my post. I also wish you a great week and I send you a warm greeting.