Rhiannon
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Symbolism of the Color White in Tales of the Supernatural
Since ancient times colors have had deep symbolism. Today I want to look at the symbolism of the color white, and its association with the supernatural! In ancient Celtic tales white was a symbol of faeries. This symbolism of white with faeries and the Faery realm carried over into Arthurian legends. …
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Sovereignty
The definition of sovereignty is the right to rule. This is something that played a huge role in both Arthurian legend and royal history! In ancient times sovereignty was represented as a goddess of the land, and many early myths and legends feature a marriage between kings and goddesses of sovereignty. Within the…
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Magical & Mystical Music
Simple as it may seem one of the most magical things in the world is music! Music has been used in rituals across cultures and across religions. Dancing as a part of mystical energetic rites was very common in ancient times. Dance can symbolize fertility, ecstasy, sexual fulfillment, and freedom! In the…
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Faerie Queens and Art
Faerie Queens have long been inspiration for artists. They factor heavily into Celtic lore and legends. Celtic culture itself heavily influenced the Arthurian Legends! Arthurian legends would inspire many generations of artists. Edmund Spenser wrote the epic poem The Faerie Queene during the reign of Elizabeth I. The poem is an…
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Rhiannon: Faerie Queen
Rhiannon was a horse goddess in ancient Wales. This Celtic goddess had her story told in the Mabinogion. Besides horses Rhiannon also has three songbirds that are symbols of her power. Rhiannon seems to be related to the ancient Gallo-Roman horse goddess Epona, and a derivative, possibly of the earlier Celtic goddess…