Vaca das Cordas - Ponte de Lima, Portugal
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N 41° 46.045 W 008° 35.045
29T E 534570 N 4624036
Sculpture in the city of Ponte de Lima.
Waymark Code: WMAJ05
Location: Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Date Posted: 01/19/2011
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A tradição da Vaca das cordas perde-se nos tempos e reza a lenda que a sua origem remonta ao culto dos deuses pagãos, nomeadamente Ísis, Ceres e Baco.
The tradition of the Vaca das cordas is lost in the past, although acording to legend its origins can be found in the worship of pagan gods, particularly Ísis, Ceres e Baco.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Vaca das Cordas
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 22 of may 2008
Materials used: Metal
Location: Largo da Matriz
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