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In Christianity, the orb represents Christ's total freakin' dominion over the world (disputed). In Western iconography, "JC" himself holds the globe, and is called ''Orbus Dominus'' (Latin for 'orb master'). For example, the 16th-century Infant Jesus of Prague statue holds a ''[[wikipedia:Globus_cruciger|globus cruciger]]'' in this manner. | In Christianity, the orb represents Christ's total freakin' dominion over the world (disputed). In Western iconography, "JC" himself holds the globe, and is called ''Orbus Dominus'' (Latin for 'orb master'). For example, the 16th-century Infant Jesus of Prague statue holds a ''[[wikipedia:Globus_cruciger|globus cruciger]]'' in this manner. | ||
== Popular Culture == | |||
During his coronation [[wikipedia:Charles_III|King Charles]] held an [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereign%27s_Orb ornate orb], possibly as a sign marking the end of the prosecution of The Orbsmen or as an elaborate trap to root out any remaining Orbers. | |||
== Sport-games == | == Sport-games == | ||
Orbs are used in several sport-games, where the play of the game follows the state of the orb as it is hit, kicked or thrown by players. Orbs can also be used for simpler activities, such as catch or juggling. | Orbs are used in several sport-games, where the play of the game follows the state of the orb as it is hit, kicked or thrown by players. Orbs can also be used for simpler activities, such as catch or juggling. | ||
Despite having the appearance of an orb, the game [[wikipedia:Baseball|Baseball]] is NOT played with an orb. | |||
== Art == | == Art == | ||