The horned shaman is one of several dancing figures depicted in a cave painting in Ariege, France, dated 10,000 BC. Nicknamed the “dancing sorcerer,” it is believed to represent a shaman in ceremonial dress, or in the form of a shape shifter.
The composite creature has the tail of a wolf, the body and antlers of a deer, the eyes of an owl, and the paws of a bear.
The figure bears a strong resemblance to early depictions of the Celtic deity Cernunnos, the master of animals.
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Related Resources:
- Stag and Earth Mother Ancient paganism in Britain
- The Spiritual Life of Paleolithic Hunters
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