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Cape
of Saint Vincent
The most South Westerly point of Europe, which
from time immemorial until the end of the pre-christian period,was
a point of worship to the setting sun and its deities. Abundant
remains of pre-historic obelisks in the region testify to the
fact, that even during the pre-Roman era, the area was a point
of worship.
The Cape was dedicated to the deity to Saturn
as early as the 6th Century B.C. With it's coastline of rugged
cliffs constantly beaten by the relentless breakers of the Atlantic
Ocean, the area was considered frightening by many. The writer,
Estraban, alleged that one was not allowed to offer sacrifices
nor overnight at this most South-Westerly point of Europe as
it was occupied by the Gods and the Sagres'
populace believed that the sun emitted a noise when it set each
day.
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