Archaeology musem, Sofia
The eternal feminine forms
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Fine goldsmithing !
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Pizho, the male doll, is usually predominantly white; Penda, the female doll, is distinguished by her skirt and is usually predominantly red. (Wiki)
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The statue Sveta Sofia, erected in 2000, stands in a spot once occupied by a statue of Lenin. :D
Sophia was considered too erotic and pagan to be referred to as a saint. Adorned with the symbols of power (crown), fame (wreath) and wisdom (owl), the crown is also a reference to the Goddess of Fate – Tyche.
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Seven Rila lakes
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Swallow nesting under an eave
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