Archeologists have recently found well-preserved yew wood carvings at ancient sites of springs and wells which were
probably votive
offerings.
Votive candles
to invite the spirits of the masks to enter.
Votive offering
an offering made to the gods, either to ask the god for help, or to pay him for help given.
Votive tablet
carved by a roman sailor.
Votive deposits.
Votive object
known from only a few other sites in kent.
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