41. While traditionally identified as a commemorative inscription, one archaeologist has suggested that it may be a votive offering inscription. 42. Annona, often as Annona dedications and votive offerings from private individuals motivated by gratitude or the seeking of favor. 43. Another form of votive offering is wax, anatomical human, as a sign of gratitude for a miraculous healing. 44. A series of marble inscriptions and votive offerings indicate the veneration of Our Lady of Lourdes which began in 1873. 45. Another theory is that these texts were created as votive offerings , to be dedicated in temples to Mesopotamian deities. 46. The figurine's presence in its find location would then be a result of use as a votive offering . 47. Votive offerings in the " Mirakelgang " reflect local devoutness and tastes of the 19th and 20th centuries.48. The most distinct votive offerings to the hero were actually found within the island of Palagru ~ a on the Adriatic. 49. Also, the'Treasure of Tivissa', a unique collection of silver Iberian votive offerings was found in 1927. 50. Many of these items had been deliberately broken and are thought to have been placed in the lake as votive offerings .
