Consecrated Ground

Almost without exception, all religions have the concept of a holy space, a boundary between the real world and the numinous realm of the Otherworld. This was a place where the gods and ancestors could be consulted for guidance and approval, and ceremonies held to mark important, life-changing events. Such a spot was often the home to the 'soul' of a people or nation, and even the thought of its loss or despoilment was regarded with horror.