Celtic Raven

CPE175

Many Celtic Godesses such as Badb, Morrigan, Macha and Nemain as well as Germanic Odin are all associated with ravens. It is thought ravens consume the soul upon physical death so that soul-knowledge will not die with the body - but rather lives on while carried aloft raven wings. As Celtic animal symbol, the crow stands for individuality with disregard to what others think, but also for wisdom, prophecy, knowledge-keeping and protection. A Newgrange spiral is the most famous Irish Megalithic symbol. Although it is considered to be Celtic design, it actually appeared in prehistoric mound Newgrange (County Meath, Ireland) over 2,500 years prior to the arrival of the Celts. There is no definitive explanation as to the meaning. However, one theory is that the spirals symbolize how time passes - rather than linear, time is circular like the seasons. While we live in this time, we could be passing closely by those who lived before us and will live after us. In other words, time turns, rather than passes. Another theory is that the spirals represented the cycle of birth, life and death; the Maiden, Mother and Crone; the never-ending cycle of 'infinitude'. Believed by Celts to be associated with life and death, a raven and the Newgrange spiral symbolize a connection to the Otherworld. This amulet is made of a quality metal material: alloy of tin (pewter).

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