Running Horned Woman

Definition

The Running Horned Woman is an ancient rock carving found in Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria. This artwork depicts a female figure with horns running alongside her head. It is believed to be a representation of a deity or a shamanic figure.

Related terms

Shamanism:

A religious practice involving communication with the spiritual world through rituals and altered states of consciousness.

Rock Art: Prehistoric artworks created by carving, painting, or engraving on rocks or cave walls.

Deity: A god or goddess worshipped in a particular religion or belief system.