Description: CORGI, CELTIC DOG - Ornamental Corgi design by RAIDHO. Just a small present for all Corgilovers :) - According to one version of the origin - the ancestors of the Welsh Corgi Cardigan were brought by the Celts during the colonization of the British Isles in the late Bronze Age. - The name Corgi is derived from the Welsh words "cor" and "ci" (which is mutated to "gi"), meaning "dwarf" and "dog", which was not intended as an insult to the dog's size, rather as a purely descriptive term. - Of course, these are just dry encyclopedic facts. But the most important thing is that they are loyal, cheerful, playful and endlessly sweet friends, communication with whom helps to heal all mental wounds :)
Description: Ornamental Bull as a Symbol of Power, Vitality and Fertility and Two-Horned Moon with Triskelion as a Symbols of the Circle and Renewal of Life. Since Ancient Times, the cult of the Bull/Taurus/Toro was found wherever these noble and mighty animals lived. - The Bull was associated with Power, Vitality and Fertility, Cycle and Renewal of Life - like Two-horned Moon, that dies and reborn again, which was connected with the bull and was worn as a protective amulet. - In this design I tried to combine all these concepts and placed in the center another symbol of the Circle of Life - the Triskelion.
Description: Ornamental Fish in Celtic Style with water lilies and Young Moon by RAIDHO. Night. Reflection of the Young Moon near white water lilies. An unexpected splash of water and the silver-emerald fish slip away into her mysterious underwater world. And only the circles on the water remind us that a moment ago she was here...
Description: Midgardsormr - World Serpent. One of the terrible Loki's Kids - Fenrir, Hel - Snake Jormungandr was tossed by Odin into the great ocean that encircles Midgard. There the serpent grew so large that it was able to surround the Earth and grasp its own tail. When it releases its tail, Ragnarok (the final battle of the world) will begin. Thor's archenemy. During Ragnarok, Thor and Jormungandr will fight each other to the death.
Description: Bear WARRIOR. " ..His (Odin's) men rushed forwards without armour, were as mad as dogs or wolves, bit their shields, and were strong as bears or wild oxen, and killed people at a blow, but neither fire nor iron told upon them. This was called Berserkergang.. " Snorri Sturluson , Ynglinga saga
Description: "..In the light of the rising moon Shaman sits by the fire. His gaze is focused at the flame but he sees and hears everything in the lands of his tribe. He sees fish in the river and a snake curled in grass and how the beast grabbed the prey... And he sees the whole path of generations of his folk - from long gone forebears to unborn descendants, whose fate is kept by the sacred bird... "
Description: Most people are afraid of death - this is normal. Since ancient times, folks have used amulets with the death-attributes to cheat death. Often, bird skulls were used for this purpose - Death will come nearer, but when he sees the skull, will think that he has been here before, job is done, will turn around and leave. Death drives death out! Rune Algiz, similar to a bird's paw, was used as a protection too.
Description: FREEDOM In this work, I tried, not only to convey my sense of Free Soul.. I also have combined the various styles of Celtic Art. Celtic tribes were famous for their love of freedom and independence. Here you can see - Ancient La-Tene style and medieval zoomorphic knotwork. And of course - Celtic Cross.
Description: The hardy Wolves Folk never feared diseases. There is only night, friends, enemies and prey. Everything is decided only by the courage of your heart, the speed of your paws and the sharpness of your teeth... We are not wolves, and should not become like them, but we can learn their vitality. Don't let intimidate you!
Description: In this work I tried to combine the main symbols of the Thor, God of Thunder, Protector of Midgard. Mjolnir, Trinity Knot and Lightning. Hammer Mjolnir - the oldest and most famous symbol of Thor, the god of thunder and lightning, who protects gods and people from giants and hostile forces. The image of Mjolnir and the hammer-shaped pendants have been used as protective amulets in Northern Europe since ancient times, and after the adoption of Christianity, people for a long time still wore a cross and an amulet - a copy of Mjolnir. Also, one of the Thor's symbols is Triquetra or Trinity Knot - as a symbol of continuity of life.
Description: In Norse mythology, Surtr - The fiery giant, lord of Muspelheim. During Ragnarok, Surtr will come from the south with flames, carrying a very bright sword. In the battle his sword will cut down the world tree Yggdrasil, and this will be the beginning of the death of the present world and the beginning of the birth of a new one.
