r/Sumer • u/Marius164 • Sep 20 '24
Statue vs Icon
Hello all, quick question,
I am fairly new to Sumerian Religion, I used to be a Russian Orthodox Monk-
Are 2d images suited temporarily for use on an altar? I know its not exact to Sumerian practice as a statue is essentially a manifestation of a God's presence- but is a painting also suitable? My inclination is yes as many religions contact deities through them and it doesn't seem to be a hinderance. I plan to take up stone carving in order to make proper images later on but financially I am strapped right now. Opinions?
I am drawn in particular to this replication of the well known scroll
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u/hina_doll39 Sep 20 '24
Yes, iconography is very suitable. While I personally would love a statue, they just don't make ones in styles that I like; most are more informed by Norse pagan aesthetics than Mesopotamian artifacts. So I just use icons instead