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6 Cards in this Set
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Apotropaic
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Imagery to ward off evil spirits in a medieval basilica
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Ciborium
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stone altar canopy
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Synthronon
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Stone benches for clergy of Byzantine influence next to bishop's throne in medieval basilica
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Lithostratus
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floor completely made of stone in a medieval basilica
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Deisus
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image of St. John and the Virgin Mary beside the crucifixion who intercede on behalf of humanity in a Byzantine style apse mosaic |
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Archeiropiton
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medieval icon believed to have been "painted without hands" and thus of divine origin
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