Cursed Object

The Woman From Lemb Statue

The Woman From Lemb Statue

This Cursed Statue has made rounds with its stories across the world. This otherworldly relic likely dates back more than three thousand years. Also known by the name ‘The Goddess of Death’ this statue has bought misfortune to many. The grim and fateful legends of the artefact have earned it such a horrific nickname. The Death Goddess is housed by the Royal Museum in Edinburgh, Scotland.


NameThe Woman From Lemb Statue
Other namesN/A
Origin1878
Country / LocationEurope
Known forcursed object

Facts about The Woman From Lemb Statue

  • Supposedly, the ancient limestone relic was discovered in 1878.
  • Initially, it was known by the name ‘The Woman of Lemb’. It received its name after the town where it was discovered ‘Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus’.
  • The legends started to surround the statue after its first owner, Lord Elphont, along with 6 family members died in six years of acquiring the artefact.
  • The facts have been noted that the sculpture is patently different from other Cypriot statuary from the same time period.
  • The second owner named Ivor Manucci from Europe was passed on the merciless fate as he along with his family died within the four years of obtaining the ancient statue. The same transpired with the third possessor Lord Thompson-Noel.
  • The misfortune followed the statue as its last known owner Sir Alan Biverbrook also died with his family within a few years of the statue’s ownership leaving his two sons behind. The sons donated it to the Royal Museum in Edinburgh, Scotland having the fear of being the next victim to the grim artifact.
  • The curse was passed along as a curator from the museum also died mysteriously within a year of handling it after it was put on display.
  • At present, the statue has been locked in a heavy glass display case in the museum.

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