Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1930: Sacred objects of the British Isles
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In three or two steps, Ye Tian came to Tommy and the others.
David, Jason, the Bishop of Kent, Prince William and the British Minister of Culture also followed closely, and everyone looked at the stone placed on the ground.
As Tommy said, this is a dark gray stone, square and not very big. It looks very solid and has a mottled surface.
This dark gray stone was originally placed in a wooden box on the ground, and the wooden box outside and the stone inside were covered with moss.
At this time, the wooden box containing the dark gray stone had been broken open by Tommy and the others, and the fragments of the wooden box were piled not far away.
The thick layer of moss attached to the stone was also roughly cleaned up by Tommy and the others, revealing its original appearance.
At first glance, this dark gray stone is plain and simple, no different from the stones we often see.
However, a line of ancient Irish writing engraved on the front of this dark gray stone gives this stone a very special meaning.
In fact, if that line of ancient Irish text is proven to be true and not a hoax by someone in ancient times, then the stone will instantly become a priceless treasure and a sacred object in the British Isles.
That line of ancient Irish means exactly ‘the stone of destiny’.
The first time he stood in front of the dark gray stone, Ye Tian saw the line of ancient Irish writing at a glance. Although the words were mottled, they were still legible.
Although he does not understand this ancient text, he only knows this line of text, and he also knows what this line of text means and what a huge sensation it will cause.
There is no other reason. The 'Stone of Destiny' is too famous. As long as you study European history, it is impossible not to know about the Stone of Destiny. What's more, Ye Tian is also a top antique art appraisal expert.
In fact, as early as in the morning when he entered the underground palace to explore alone, Ye Tian discovered the stone of destiny and knew its authenticity.
Not only Ye Tian, but also other people who rushed here also immediately saw the ancient Irish text carved in front of the dark gray stone.
Of course, some people here recognize that line of text and understand its meaning, while others do not.
As the heir to the British throne, Prince William naturally knows this ancient Irish language. The Stone of Destiny is an indispensable sacred object when he is crowned as the British throne in the future. How can he not be familiar with it?
The first moment he saw this line of text, he was completely stunned. He froze on the spot, staring at the dark gray stone on the ground in stunned silence, muttering to himself in despair.
"The Stone of Destiny! It's really the Stone of Destiny. How could it be here? What happened to the Stone of Destiny in Edinburgh? Is that Stone of Destiny fake? How is this possible?"
The British Minister of Culture standing next to Prince William also had a dull look on his face, his eyes widened as he stared at the dark gray stone so close that his eyeballs almost popped out.
As for David, Jason, and the Bishop of Kent, they don’t know much about this famous stone, they just know it.
Seeing Prince William and the British Minister of Culture looking lost, how could these guys endure it? David immediately curiously asked in a low voice:
"Stephen, please introduce the Stone of Destiny. As His Royal Highness the Prince said before, the Stone of Destiny has been stored in Westminster Abbey for more than seven hundred years and was later transported. Went to Edinburgh.
As one of the sacred objects necessary for the coronation of British monarchs, the famous stone has never left people's sight. Why is there another 'Stone of Destiny' here? Which one is the real one? ”
With David's words, Prince William and the British Minister of Culture were awakened. They immediately turned to look at Ye Tian, with uneasy expressions on their faces.
The rest of the people at the scene did the same. They all turned to look at Ye Tian. Everyone's eyes were full of curiosity and doubt.
Ye Tian glanced at everyone present, then smiled and said loudly:
"Okay, let me introduce you to the Stone of Destiny. In the British Isles, the Stone of Destiny can be said to be the most important and famous stone, far surpassing the main diamond in the British Crown, the Mountain of Light. !
The legend about the Stone of Destiny has been circulating in the British Isles for a long time. This legend originated from ancient Celtic mythology, but in Ireland and Scotland, the legend about the Stone of Destiny is different.
Let's first talk about the legend of Ireland's Stone of Destiny. In Celtic myths and legends, the Stone of Destiny is one of Ireland's four most precious treasures. The other three are the 'Lugger's Gun', 'The Sword of Light', and ' The Cauldron of Dagda'
According to legend, the Stone of Destiny was brought to Ireland by the Danu Protoss. The Danu Protoss came from the sky and were the last gods to rule Ireland. The other three treasures were also brought to Ireland by the Danu Protoss.
In Irish legend, the Stone of Destiny is considered to have magical powers. When the right person in Ireland steps on it, the stone will respond with a roar of joy, confirming the right person's throne.
Therefore, all Irish high kings had to stand on this stone to complete their coronation ceremony. The capital of Ireland at that time was Tara, and this stone was also known as the coronation stone of Tara.
At the same time, this stone can also keep the King of Ireland young forever, return to his prime, continue to rule Ireland, and continue the lifeline of the Kingdom of Ireland. According to records, it has indeed shown miracles in history.
Legend has it that in 1002 AD, when the famous Irish high king, the victorious Connor, was crowned, when he stood on the Stone of Destiny, the Stone of Destiny responded with a roar of joy.
Other than that, the Stone of Destiny has remained silent. According to legend, the Stone of Destiny has remained silent because it refused to recognize the throne of Ireland, the son of Luger, the God of Light, and was angrily beheaded by the opponent with a sword, so it remained silent."
Hearing this, everyone at the scene couldn't help but let out a burst of exclamation and emotion.
"Wow! This is really a magical stone. No wonder it is called the sacred object of the British Isles"
“I wonder if the current King of England stands on this stone. Will the Stone of Destiny show miracles, respond, and roar with joy?”
As he said that, everyone turned to look at Prince William, and the intention was self-evident.
Looking at Prince William again, his face quickly turned red, and he was obviously a little unsure.
Ye Tian also glanced at Prince William, then continued with a smile:
“Next, let me talk about the Scottish legend about the Stone of Destiny. In fact, it is in the same vein as the Irish legend about the Stone of Destiny. It is generally believed that they are the same stone.
According to legend, in 500 AD, the then High King of Ireland gave the Stone of Destiny to his great-uncle, the great Fergus. Soon after, Fergus was crowned King of Scotland.
Since then, the Stone of Destiny has stayed in Scotland and been passed down from generation to generation. Speaking of this, you may feel that there is some confusion in the era. There may be other reasons for this, and there is no need to delve into it."
Hearing this, everyone nodded slightly, and no one delved into some of the contradictions in the chronology.
After a moment's pause, Ye Tian's clear voice came out again.
“After Fergus, the Stone of Destiny became the coronation stone for successive kings of Scotland. In 843 AD, when Kenneth I unified the Kingdom of Scotland, he was also crowned standing on this stone!
The capital of Scotland at that time was Scone, so this stone was also called the Scone Stone. After King Edward I of England annexed Scotland in 1296, the Stone of Destiny became his trophy.
After being brought back to London, the Stone of Destiny was placed under the coronation seat in Westminster Abbey and became part of St. Edward's throne for every British king to sit during the coronation ceremony.
The last time the Stone of Destiny was used was in 1953, when the current Queen of England was crowned. She sat on the famous Stone of Destiny, put on the crown, and became the King of England.
On Christmas Day 1950, four Scottish students stole the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey and returned it to Scotland. However, it was not long before the London police chased it back from Edinburgh.
By 1996, on St. Andrew's Day, the Stone of Destiny finally left Westminster Abbey and returned to Scotland. With a grand ceremony, it was placed in Edinburgh Castle.
Although the Scone Stone has returned to Scotland, the British government issued a decree stipulating that when the King of England holds a coronation ceremony in the future, the Scone Stone still needs to be transported back to London and placed under the throne of St. Edward.
The Stone of Destiny back in Scotland has had an ill-fated fate. In 2012, it was smashed into twelve pieces with a hammer, and in 2014, it was splashed with a large amount of red and green paint.
Let me tell you some other versions of the legend of the Stone of Destiny. In Irish legend, Tara's coronation stone came from Scotland, while in Scottish legend, the Scone stone came from Ireland.
There is also a theory that the Stone of Destiny comes from ancient Egypt, or that it is the stone that Jacob rested on when he dreamed of the Stairway to Heaven in the Bible. Each theory is full of mythology.
Because the ‘Stone of Destiny’ carries the history of the Kingdom of Ireland, the Kingdom of Scotland, and the United Kingdom, it has become the most important stone on the British Isles, a legendary sacred object! ”
After the words fell, the scene suddenly became quiet.
Everyone looked at the dark gray stone placed on the ground, trying to discern the authenticity of the stone and explore the secrets hidden in the stone.