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Prillwitz idols
Prillwitz idols is a large number of bronze figurines and bronze relief plates allegedly found in late 17th century. The first publication about them, in 1768, further claimed that the figurines found by the village of Prillwitz (now part of Hohenzieritz) came from a pagan shrine in Rethra, a major town of Polabian Slavs, and Prillwitz is the location of Rethra.
While the story was questioned from the very beginning, many experts believed their authenticity, and disputes about them continued well into the 19th century.
Prillwitz
Prillwitz is a small village in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mecklenburg-West Pomerania), on the shores of the lake Lieps, Germany. It is part of the municipality Hohenzieritz. It lies approximately 125 kilometres north of Berlin through the B96 or 205 kilometres through the A20. The town has a church and a small castle converted into a hotel and restaurant.
See also.
- Prillwitz idols