If there is a place in the city where they seem to gather as much myths and stories, this is the Plaza Moreno. I spoke of looting followed the foundation stone for the curse of the witch Toulouse, number 13, secret tunnels, the craters energy, hidden owl , orientation Municipality and statues that make "horns" of the cathedral . And now tell the story of another statue that many know: The Divine Archer.
This says an article in the newspaper El Día, dated December 10, 1970: " The City acquired a sculptor Troiano Troiani, which has been placed in Moreno Plaza on the corner of Rue 14 and 54. Entitled "The Archer" and is a valuable sculptural work that comes through the creativity of renowned artist. Adding to the acquisitions in the salons of painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing as a result of cultural broadcasting task faced by the municipality . "
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not seem to have noticed then that is what most attracts the attention of passers-by that statue: The fact that this archer aims at the heart of the Cathedral . Since there is no official explanation of the orientation of this sculpture can not really know why it was located in this form or who gave the or orders, but over time many people have been developing their own theories:
Some believe it was placed there by the Masons who founded the city, and the fact that the goalkeeper points to the Cathedral is the way to show their differences with the Church, but this is false since the sculpture was made in 1924 and was placed there in 1970 (42 and 88 years after the founding of La Plata, respectively). However, some time after relocating there someone cut a bow of bronze, perhaps because they believe in this theory. is also the opinion of Gualberto Reynal, who wonders whether his book is a "diabolical monument" and has made several requests to the municipality to change its location or orientation, without receiving response. Finally found
J. the view Sebastian, who states: " This statue is not set to happen here. If we start from the premise that the city of La Plata has a whole Masonic symbolism, all those who came back (the founders) to a certain time, have continued with the same symbolism. Some people are alive, which belongs to the Masons and is in government. The city of La Plata, apart from the Foundation Stone, you must have, or yes, a cornerstone. The goalkeeper, in the place where apparently would be the "cornerstone." I come looking for some time. Can be physical or symbolic. Manufacturers to use when work is completed. The principle is the cornerstone, the end is the cornerstone. The cornerstone is the stone that is thrown away, the builders can not use it for either side. Symbolized by a stone that has a square base and round top. Can not be used ever as the foundation, as the first stone, because otherwise everything would fall. Then used as the last stone, which may be real or symbolic. There are two types cornerstone: the one named, or shaped like a pyramid or diamond (diamond). The archer, bow and arrow, what do they mean?, We have symbolically Cupid our best intentions in love Cupid takes them through an arrow, which is for the person we love. The arrow, symbolically, and it clearly says René Guénon (The fundamental symbols of the sacred science), said to be the seventh Ray. Are the highest aspirations of human beings. Where they have to be targeted. And of course, following the path of the arrow of the archer, hits the dome of the Cathedral. And just the cornerstone, is often placed or south, or many times, since antiquity, has been placed right at the top of churches. This keeper is completely out of all places, does not have an exact layout, Not that is set as the four statues (stations) that are one on each side. Is removed, it is hidden . " Photos:
1. Photo published in the Journal 10/12/1970 Day.
2. The Archer in 1979. At that time the arch had been removed.
3. In this picture you can see how the archer aims at the heart of the Cathedral.
4. This sculpture expresses character and skill in movement and is similar to Heracles, Bourdelle killer birds.
Sources:
"The hidden history of the city of La Plata, Gualberto Reynal
" The enigma of the archer "Work of Art
Plaza Moreno," Journal Day, 10/12/1970
"To believe or not believe, a dilemma of La Plata", Diario El Dia,
8/7/1997 "Inventory and cataloging of Sculptures", Municipality of La Plata
"La Plata. Paseo Sculpture ", City of La Plata
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