Sentences with phrase «flowing robes»
The phrase "flowing robes" refers to long, loose-fitting clothing, like a robe or gown, that drapes smoothly and elegantly. Full definition
For they like to parade around in flowing robes and love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces.
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As we approached the terrifying line of flowing robes and colourful headdresses, my eyes were drawn to their glinting Kalashnikovs.
No long flowing robes for these sheep herders — the material would have caught on the first cactus they encountered.
It would make no sense for her to fly around while wearing flowing robes and a jeweled tulip miter, and this, of course, means that it SHOULD be an optional costume.
The next day they would be in a car weighted down with explosives, or a lorry; or be on foot with a belt or waistcoat against their stomach or chest under a full flowing robe.
The Thousand Buddha motif — created by stenciling the silhouette of Buddha multiple times — covers most of the walls and ceilings of many caves, but there are also exquisite murals of scenes from the life of Buddha and more than 2,000 statues of Bodhisattvas surrounding their leader, wearing decorative flowing robes and delicate jewelry.
They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
The stars virtually disappeared under a succession of flowing robes, furry paws, serpent coils and clanking scales.
Also, I thought that the RCC were a museum, well - stocked with sour - faced elderly men in long flowing robes and eggshells on their heads, who lived in an ivory tower of contempt toward everyone who sought to enjoy life [No, that's NOT the whole truth.
As mentioned before, Ray Gigant features some absolutely incredible character sprites that look lifted straight from a big - budget anime production, complete with flowing robes, detailed weapons and gear, and a jaw - dropping quality of animation.
There's not big guy in the clouds with a white beard and flowing robes.
John Collier's picture shows a traditional Gabriel with wings and flowing robes and includes a pot of lilies signifying purity and a dove symbolising the Holy Spirit but is set on the doorstep of a modern house with a fourteen - year - old school girl Mary in blue and white pinafore and unlaced shoes.
It was the moment when, stripped of all her flowing robes, she knelt in a simple white dress and was anointed with holy oil.
Why shouldn't women also wear those flowing robes and administer ritual to the masses.
Pageantry, candles, and flowing robes... no, there's not way any of THAT would appeal to a gay man.
Whenever possible he eschews shoes, socks and underwear — «I don't believe in laundry,» he says — and walks around campus in a long flowing robe that he purchased in Morocco.
One of them gets an extra hand around the flowing robes.
Ali Baba, from the Niger Delta region, had drawn upon a popular stereotype of the Hausa ethnic group of northern Nigeria as ever - ready for a fight, with daggers concealed in their full and flowing robes.
From legends to modern muses and certified Angels, these models aren't afraid to really put it out there, clad in lacy separates, flowing robes and fancy garters.
There is plenty of ease for movement and comfort in this soft, flowing robe that falls at mid-thigh.
The film lifts a page directly from The Santa Clause by having Evan physically transform into something which resembles the common conception of Noah — a white - bearded man adorned in flowing robes.
With the release of famed action director Ridley Scott's «Exodus: Gods and Kings» Friday, gone are the long beards, flowing robes, and authoritative gravitas of the Hollywood biblical epics of yore.
We found the concrete high - rises of downtown Kyoto unexciting but when you explore the neighbourhoods towards the mountains on the outskirts of the city you discover the traditional Japan of narrow stone streets, old wooden houses, monks in flowing robes, and the sounds of chanting and gongs from the many temples and shrines.
Adding another directional plane to the experience, across the room a piece of plexiglass, shaped like the missing piece from the hole, hangs vertically down from a steel post, like a wet flag on a windless day, or a flowing robe from the hook on a bathroom door.
He took particular offence to Mr Ofili's The Holy Virgin Mary, which depicts Mary with dark skin, African features and flowing robes.