1. Byzantine Icon Contemporary
Significance of Virgin
Icon Hodegetria Icon
This icon clearly demonstrates the
importance of religion during the
Byzantine Era, and the presence
of Christianity. It was very
popular, so it would be easily
recognizable by the masses. That
says that their society was largely
religion bases. Later, these icons
would be deserted by the church
eventually, because people started
to worship the icons more than
the idea.
Significance of Mickey
Mouse
Mickey Mouse
Mickey mouse shows how our
Virgin Hodegetria Easily one of the most cultures have changed over time.
This was one of the most famous recognizable cartoon characters, Instead of religion and politics
Byzantine icons. It depicts the Mickey Mouse has made an being our icons, our most
Virgin Hodegetria (left), holding amazing impact on modern recognizable figures are now
Jesus Christ, and pointing to him society. Many people enjoy his characters like Mickey Mouse
with his other hand. This icon movies for their charm and have and Ronald McDonald. It seems
became very popular throughout entertained kids and adults alike that over time, society has
the East, and influenced religion for many years. A study was done switched from religion and
by giving a visual representation on Kindergarten kids in the movie politics to entertainment and food.
of Christ and the Virgin. “Super Size Me”, more kids
recognized Mickey Mouse than
Jesus.