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Re: Shells in holy writings
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Jasna Peternel <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 27 May 1999 10:14:34 +0200
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Art Weil wrote:
 
> No, Bobbi, I don't think shells were used in Jesus time to call people
> together. I don't think any of the Mediterranean shells are large enough
> or hollow enough. What was used was a ram's horn. And it is still used
> today during the Jewish high holy days celebration.
>         Nice try, though.
>         Art
 
Hi,
I think Bobbi could be right.
Charonia lampas (Linne, 1758) was used as a horn by Italian fishermen.
According to some info it is still in use even today.
 
Milan

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