THIS
looks like DJT gave him a power grip.
Dude fails to look himself.
Yes, he's tall.
Looks Pale and Wan. Sickly.
Looked this way since wifey "disappeared"
looks like his "Jack the Ripper" alleged ancestor?
WilliAm was given that ancestor's old title to start with?
Duke of Clarence?
Their honest geologies are so disguised it's hard to say.
Seems reminiscent of this Albert Victor dude though.
no it wasn't
"X" was the sign for Christ.
"Xmas"
The use of "X" as a sign for "Christ" in the Middle Ages originates from the Greek alphabet, where "X" represents the letter chi (Χ), which is the first letter of the Greek word Christos (Χριστός), meaning "Christ." This abbreviation was not merely for convenience but carried significant symbolic and religious weight:
Christian Symbolism: In Christian texts, chi was used as part of the Christogram, combining with rho (P), the second letter of Christos, to form the Chi-Rho symbol (☧), which became a widespread symbol of Christ after Emperor Constantine's vision before the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD. This practice is known as "Nomina Sacra," where sacred names were abbreviated out of respect.
Historical Use: The practice of using "X" or "XP" as an abbreviation for Christ can be traced back to early Christian writings and continued into the Middle Ages. It was a way to honor the name of Christ, indicating his sacredness and divinity. This is evident in various contexts, including in manuscripts, inscriptions, and even on everyday items like coins and jewelry.
Cultural and Linguistic Roots: The association of "X" with Christ also reflects the broader cultural and linguistic context of the time, where Greek was a significant language for early Christian texts. The use of "X" in "Xmas" for Christmas further illustrates this tradition, showing that "X" was not meant to remove or disrespect Christ but rather was a shorthand for "Christ" in Greek.
Symbol of Faith and Fidelity: In a society where literacy was not widespread, signing with an "X" could also symbolize a Christian's faith and fidelity, akin to making the sign of the cross. This act was sometimes accompanied by kissing the "X" as a gesture of sincerity and fealty, which ties into the broader use of "X" as a symbol of the Christian cross.
Thus, "X" in the Middle Ages was a multifaceted symbol, representing Christ through its roots in Greek, its use in sacred abbreviations, and its association with Christian faith and practice.
Always wondered if there was a connect with CAIRO!
grow lights?
kek