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The Guardian
Newly Released in 2005 from
Dryad Design this piece is both free-standing to use on a mantel or
altar or shelf and also has
a hook on the reverse for hanging. It would be wonderful to use over
your
front door for protective
energy and the hand-finished Resin is suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Piece is available in both
Stone and Wood Finishes and measures about
10.5" X 5.5" X 2"
Additional pictures showing
large views, close-ups and the reverse side can be viewed HERE
The Guardian was inspired by
a wood print of an Etruscan Guardian Spirit in Raven Grimassi's book
"Italian Witchcraft."
It is believed that these house deities called Lasa or Lare, served as
the
precurser of the "Watchers"
or "Watchtowers" of the four elements. Carved over doors or beds,
in
Etruscan times, these figures
acted as protectors and messengers of the Gods. It is believed
that artists used these images
as reference for our concept of angels. Those with eyes in the
wings were of the highest
level, much like archangels. This Guardian represents all four elements
and carries aspects of both
male and female. On its sword is written "Defensor" in Theban script.
Its wings are spread to encompass
the dwelling in which it is hung. This watchful being
embodies the security and
comfort of Divine Blessing.
May the Guardian being safety
and security to your home and family.
Wheel of the Year
Size 11.75" in diameter x
.875" thick
Click HERE
for more views (some close-ups)
both Wood and
Stone finishes available.
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
The Guardian
$
Size 5
5/8 X 10 3/8 X 2
Both Stone and Wood
Finishes are available
The Guardian was inspired
by a wood print of an Etruscan guardian spirit in Raven Grimassi s book
Italian Witchcraft.
It is
believed that these house deities, called Lasa or Lare, served as the precursor
of the Watchers
or Watchtowers of
the four elements. Carved over doors or beds inEtruscan times,
these figures acted
as protectors and messengers of the Gods. It is believed that artists
used these images
as reference for our concept of angels.
Those with eyes in
the wings were of the highest level, much like archangels.
This Guardian represents
all four elements and carries aspects of both male and female.
On its sword is written
Defensor in Theban script. Its wings spread to encompass the dwelling
in which it is hung.
This watchful being
embodies the security of and comfort of divine protection.
May the Guardian bring
safety and security to your home and family.
This piece can stand
on its own or hand on a wall.
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Morrigan
Plaque $
Size
5.25" X 4" X .875"
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
Morrigan, translated
as "Phantom Queen" is an awesome Battle Goddess. Here she is in one
of her stories
thru the eyes of Cuchulain,
who is rousted from sleep hearing a great cry and leaps up to defend the
cattle. He finds
a stunningly beautiful
woman all dressed in red with flames on her brow. The woman's horse
has only
one leg and the post
of her chariot goes straight thru the horse's body. The horse is
being led by a man with a
forked staff.
Cuchulain demands the man's name and Morrigan refuses to tell him, but
engages in a war
of riddles.
Cuchulain in a fit of frustration rushes upon the woman in the chariot
to kill her and she
vanishes transforming
into a crow cawing into the night. He is dumbfounded to realize he
has just attacked the
Goddess of War.
Morrigan can be called
on for passing over rituals, to assist in prevailing in conflict, finding
the true self
or courage in the
face of fear, as a potent force for banishing and in dark moon rites.
both
Wood and Stone finishes available
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Cuchulain
Plaque $
Size
5.25" X 4" X .875"
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
Cuchulain was an ancient
warrior of the Red Branch in Unlster, Ireland. He was trained by
the woman
warrior Scathach.
His original name was Setanta. He changed it to Cuchulain which means
"hound of Chulain" as a
"geas" or pledge after
he killed Chulain's hunting dog. He was believed to be the son of
the Sun God Lugh.
In this particular
image he is single handedly fighting the warriors of his arch enemy Queen
Maeve of Connacht.
Morrigan, to assist
in the battle becomes an eel and tries to trip him at the ford. Cuchulain
wins anyway
wounding the Morrigan
terribly and later in the story she tricks him into healing her.
He is wielding Gae Bolg
which was a great
weapon taken from the body of a sea monster which had 32 barbs on it.
He can be called on
for strength, stmina, perseverance, protection and guidance in
overcoming overwhelming
odds.
both
Wood and Stone finishes available
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Mannanan
Plaque $
Size
5.25" X 4" X .875"
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
Mannanan
is the warrior god of the sea for whom the Isle of Mann is named.
On his seahorse,
Splendorous
Manem with his weapon that never missed its mark, chain mail that no weapon
could penetrate,
and
a mantle that made him invisible, he rules Elysium, the kingdom under the
ocean. Rhiannon's consort
and
son of the sea god Llyr, Mannanan protects sailors, assists with water
magic and astral projection,
bestows
agelessness and is deeply connected with water faeries. His name
is written in Theban script on the banner.
both
Wood and Stone finishes available.
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Rhiannon Plaque
Size
5.25" X 4" X .875"
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
is derived from the earlier
Welsh that literally translates as Great Queen Goddess. She rode a pale
white horse,
carried the magical bag of
abundance, and the song of her three sacred birds
was so perfect it held power
over life and death. A prince who attempted to overtake her
rode for several days before
asking her to wait. Known for rewarding those who ask
for what they want, she stopped
immediately, saying
"...and it would have been
better for your horse had you asked long before this."
Her name is written in Theban
script on the banner.
both
Wood and Stone finishes available
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Cernunnos Plaque
Size
5.25" X 4" X .875"
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
Cernunnos, known as the Horned
One, is the antlered God of the Forest.
His name is written in Theban
script on the banner and he is represented as the God of Abundance and
Prosperity.
He is often seen carrying
a sack that spills out coins as a blessing to his people.
Call on him to increase the
flow of abundance in your life.
both
Wood and Stone finishes available
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Habondia Plaque
Size
5.25" X 4" X .875"
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
The Anglo-Saxon Goddess of
Abundance and Prosperity, Habondia is descended from a Germanic Goddess
of the Earth.
She ensured the abundance
of crops and herds for her devotees.
Her name is written in Theban
script on the banner.
Call on her to promote growth
and abundance in your life.
both
Wood and Stone finishes available
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The
Oak King Plaque
Size
2" X 3" X .25"
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
The
Green Man is one of the most frequently recurring and beautiful motifs
of medieval art. Known as the
God
of the Woodlands, he represents the spirit of the trees and the green growing
things of the earth.
Common
among the carved decoration of Europe's oldest churches and cathedrals:
he is often referred to as
the
foliate mask. The foilage that surrounds him is most frequently oak,
the sacred tree of Britain.
Wood finish available
Stone Finish is DROP
SHIP ONLY
for more information
on Drop Shipments, please click HERE
The
Leafman Mask
Size
17" X 12" X 3"
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
Wood Finish in Stock
- Stone Finish by DROP SHIP ONLY
for more information
on Drop Shipments, please click HERE
Celtic Stag
Size 3" x 3" more pics, click HERE
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
both Wood and Stone
finishes available.
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The Plaques
Size 8" x 5 7/8" x 5/8"
Nicely finished on
back with hook for easy hanging if you desire.
These are much nicer in person - see
below for sample pics I have taken
that show the wonderful
detailing on these pieces.
Click HERE
for more pictures! both Wood and Stone
finishes available in each.
Blessed Be - Both Stone
& Wood in Stock at most times
Bright Blessings - Both
Stone & Wood in Stock at most times
Goddess Bless - Both
Stone & Wood in Stock at most times
Harm None - Both Stone
& Wood in Stock at most times
Merry Meet - Both
Stone & Wood in Stock at most times
So Mote It Be! - Both
Stone & Wood in Stock at most times
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