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Curious G | 18:50 Fri 25th Jul 2008 | Religion & Spirituality
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I'm sure I remember being told once that the positioning of an effigy on a tomb and the animal they are depicted with indicates the way they died. Anyone got any knowledge?
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I think they were intended to depict a sentiment such as valour or loyalty or to reflect the life/hobbies/skill of the person entombed rather than amethod of death. Some do of course, here are some ideas.....

http://www.savinggraves.org/education/bookshel f/carvings.htm
I think Octavius is right. The animal symbolises the person.
Usually a little faithful dog, at the foot of the wife, and a little brave roaring lion at the foor of the husband / knight

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