Obama, Putin and the Devil by sandra46
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These days in Prague there were Obama and Medvedev, who signed a new treaty of non-proliferation of the nukes, in the Presidential Czech castle. Probably when I was in Prague and shot this photo the shopkeeper knew of the event, but since the populace is much better acquainted with Putin, he promoted these marionettes for the tourists to buy. He probably put the trio together with a hint of malice, but actually the underworld god, identified by the Christians as the Devil, is an older lord, much respected by miners all around the world. And Bohemia, as the region was known for centuries, had some of the richest silver mines in Europe in the nearby town of Kutna Hora. I interpret this trio as a good omen, to ward the evil off,like the miners do, so people can go on mining riches and don't reach the dead denizens of the underworld untimely.
Pluto was god of the underworld and its riches. The name is the Latinized form of Greek Plouton, another name by which Hades was known in Greek mythology, possibly from the Greek word for wealth, ploutos.It's common to find a similar god also in places far form ancient Greece and Italy, for example in the silver, gold or tin mines of Germany, Wales and Peru.
Czech marionette theatre is still very important here.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Comments (43)
Amosicho
Fantastic shot !!!
tennesseecowgirl
what a great capture~
flaviok
captura fantástica, esplanação brilhante minha amiga, aplausos (5)
renecyberdoc
aside to your nice walk into the devisl history (great as always),while reading it i thought something very different on another level(me able to think in different dimensions at the same time hehehe) i was picturing them as the trio infernal,maybe. wich brings me to nostradamus and also the apocalypse,isnt it written when peace comes upon earth ,thats the time the antichrist comes,and the antichrist comes as a peacemaker and peacegiver in disguise ,i am philosophing for myself of course. lol.
schonee
I think he not far off for making this trio. Great shot!
mgtcs
WOW...What a fantastic photo my dear, superb colors and characters, amazing photo!
jayfar
What a great shot but be careful that you don't get shot too!!! Lol.
ragouc
Very good POV and shot.
carlx
Cool company and capture!!! :)
Miska7
Very nice capture! Well done.
bazza
Lovely colourful capture Sandra and interesting info as always, Excellent!!
brycek
Nice capture!!
claude19
Very good reporting on this historic event in Prague! The photo is very well done ... beautiful colors and lighting! Good comment from you !
Hendesse
Cool shot, looks superb!
drifterlee
Cool shot, sandra!!
Faemike55
Fantastic photo, Sandra and interesting history of the Devil and his role in the region!
MOSKETON
MAGNIFICA IMAGEN..
wysiwig
As an American I have to note that Putin is closest to the devil. Excellent image and history.
mickeyrony
They look at similar like lol…. Capacity. always. Cheer and very funny. Mile mercies ((5++)) Ils regardent similar comme lol.... Le pouvoir . toujours . Bravo et très rigolo . Mile mercis ((5++))
watapki66
Wonderful capture!
Richardphotos
very interesting and superb shot
magnus073
Superb capture Sandra, and they did a great job on the dolls
Darkwish
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bebert
tres jolies marionettes
mariogiannecchini
In fin dei conti un buon diavolo !Direi comunque che se malizia c'e' stata e' abbastanza contenuta ! Bei colori d'insieme !
MrsLubner
What an interesting pov and composition.
Minda
superb shot sandra and great history..
jmb007
belle photo!!
furuta
Interesting and colorful capture. wonderful!!
durleybeachbum
I wish marionette theatre was important here!