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[Aga Tentakulus]

           

Symbolism: Jesus, victory over evil

From history: Greek myth.
Around 600 Eastern Church symbol for Jesus Christ. Not recognised in the western church.
1050-1350 Symbol of the German Templars.
Philip III Duke of Burgundy could not use the normal Agnus Dei because the Order of German Knights was still in existence ("Johanniter "Order of St John). He had to come up with something.
The painting of Philip III with the hanging lamb was not painted before 1450. It took some years before it was accepted after the foundation.
Philip III wanted to revive the old order of knights.

Whether lying or standing, old or new, it was never drawn without a head.

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