Celtic Hares Mugs

Description: Admired for its strength and speed, the ancient Celts associated the Irish Hare with the night and the moon. Seen as mysterious and magical, it was best to be treated with respect and caution. Original artwork/design by Christopher Toler / Tip-Tops Celtic

Description: Three hares chasing each other, an ancient symbol of several religions, drawn so two hares share the same ear. They symbol has many meanings, but illuminates the trifold nature of the godhead.

Description: Saint Melangell was an Irish princess who fled to Wales to live as a hermit and keep her vow of celibacy. She founded a community for women there, and was abbess for 37 years. She and her sisters offered physical and spiritual healing to the community, which is why I have bordered this illustration with medicinal herbs that were in use in Wales over 1,000 years ago: violets, agrimony, St. John’s Wort, calendula, and comfrey.She is patron saint of hares, rabbits, small animals and the natural environment. Her feast day is May 27 in England, January 31 in Wales, and May 17 for the Eastern Orthodox.