From this early astrological use the form of "glory" or "nimbus" has been adapted or inherited under new beliefs.
It is highly illustrative of the tenacity with which the ancient sepulchral usages were retained even after the introduction of Christianity that King Harold, son and successor of Gorm the Old, who is said to have christianized all Denmark and Norway, followed the pagan custom of erecting a chambered tumulus over the remains of his father, on the summit of which was placed a rude pillar-stone, bearing on one side the memorial inscription in runes, and on the other a representation of the Saviour of mankind distinguished by the crossed nimbus surrounding the head.
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One of six self-feed drill rigs used with Nimbus Ultima core drills to stitch drill the reinforced concrete haunches.
The central figure might have a nimbus or halo, indicating that he is a saint, so perhaps the other figures represent demons.
