“A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid as an offering to a god or spirit or in memory of those who have died. It was common in many religions of antiquity and continues to be offered in various cultures today.
Various substances have been used for libations, most commonly wine or olive oil, and in India, ghee. The vessels used in the ritual, including the patera, often had a significant form which differentiated them from secular vessels. The libation could be poured onto something of religious significance, such as an altar, or into the earth. ...”
Thanks ETL. Speaking of religions:
St.Faith’s Church[from wikiwackypedia]
St.Faith’s Church was restored thoroughly from 1868-70.[13] It is situated on the edge of the village and the ceilings are painted in a medieval style, which was done recently. The south door is also described as being “contemporary”. [14] “Several small ponds lie on the east of the church, and from the formation of the ground it appears probable that there was once a moat here”
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