OLWEN & KILHWCH

                   

In Welsh mythology Olwen is the daughter of the giant Ysbaddaden and cousin of Goreu. She is the heroine of the story Culhwch and Olwen in the Mabinogion.

Her father is fated to die if she ever marries, so when Culhwch ( sometimes spelled as kilhwch) comes to court her, he is given a series of immensely difficult tasks he must complete before he can win her hand.
With the help of his cousin King Arthur, Culhwch succeeds and the giant dies, allowing Olwen to marry her suitor.

The name "Olwen" reappears in the folktale Einion and Olwen, about a sheep herder who travels to the Otherworld to marry Olwen, The tale was collected at the turn of the 20th century but is certainly related to Culhwch and Olwen.

The meaning of the name Olwen is white footprint. According to legend, she was so gentle and fragile that white lilies would grow in her footprints.

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IRISH MYTHOLOGY PLAYING CARDS

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This deck of cards was inspired by Celtic Mythology, something that has always fascinated me, and the layout is similar to that of the Spanish deck. Being Spanish myself, I was brought up within a card playing culture. The traditional 40-card Spanish baraja is an ancient deck that existed in Spain since between the 14th-16th century. The baraja had been widely considered to be part of the occult in many Latin-American countries, yet they continue to be used widely for card games and gambling, especially in Spain. My intention was to create a new deck of cards that would have the essence of Ireland,  its culture and its art. Ireland now has its very own unique set of Irish Mythology playing cards.         To buy within Ireland € 8 click link below (postage included) Powered by To buy within EU € 11 click link below (postage included)   Powered by

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PLAYING CARDS IN LEATHER CASE

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1000 PIECES IRISH MYTHOLOGY JIGSAW

The size once made is 68cm x 48cm
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 The 12 figures on the jigsaw were inspired by Irish Mythology: 

Ferdia - Medb - Manannan Mac Lir - Fionn Mac Cumhail - Morrigan -
Nuada Argetlam - Cu Roi MacDairi - Banshee - Brian Boru - Cuchulain
The Hag at the ford  - Conchobar Macnessa


The four provinces of Ireland, ( Ulster, Connaught, Munster and Leinster), 
are also represented on the shields.The detailed art-work and 
the vibrant colours used in my designs, make the onlookers stop and 
have a closer look, to be taken into a journey.
 It is then, that from the distant past, 
come tales of Gods, giants and heroes.

       The size of the box is 26cm x 26 cm.  

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IRISH MYTHOLOGY BOOKMARKS

12 figures from the Irish Mythology are divided to create three different designs.
1. Warriors: Ferdia - Fionn Mac Cumhail - Cu Roi MacDairi - Cuchulain
2. Queens: Medb - Morrigan - Banshee - Hag at the Ford
3. Kings: Manannan Mac Lir - Nuada Argetlan - Brian Boru - Conchobar Macnessa.

The size of each bookmark is 50 x 200 mm and printed in full color (front & back)
in 300 gr glossy paper plus UV high gloss coating.

All the art work was hand painted.

At the front there are four figures and at the back a small description of them.

to finish the look, each bookmark comes with a gold color tassel.

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IRISH MYTHOLOGY POSTER

Size: 41 x 61 cm

 The 12 figures on this poster were inspired by Irish Mythology: 

Ferdia, Fionn Mac Cumhail, Cu Roi MacDairi ,Cuchulain.
Medb, Morrigan, Banshee , The Hag at the ford.
Manannan Mac Lir, Nuada Argetlam, Brian Boru and Conchobar Macnessa

THE RETURN OF THE WARRIOR

Warfare definitely played an important role in ancient Celtic society.
The nobility probably was a warrior elite that spent considerable time training with weapons.. For them, fighting and raiding were quite common occurrences. They were a tribal people who frequently raided one another's farms and forts, making off with cattle and other goods.

When fighting amongst themselves, the ancient Celts often engaged in a "ritual combat". Instead of sending every available warrior into battle, they preferred to hold martial contests of champions. Opposing sides would line up across from each other.
The kings and bravest leaders would challenge one another, calling out their courageous deeds and those of their ancestors.
They would seek to humiliate the enemy through insults and abusive language.

During large battles, the Iron Age Celts first sought to terrify their opponents with noise of war horns, shouting, the rumbling of chariots, and the banging of swords.
Then they would follow with  a mad rush at the enemy.

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IRISH MYTHOLOGY JIGSAW

1000 pieces Irish Mythology Jigsaw is now in the market. 

The size once made is 68cm x 48cm

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 The 12 figures on the jigsaw were inspired by Irish Mythology:

• Ferdia                                
•  Medb                                                
•  Manannan Mac Lir
• Fionn Mac Cumhail             
• Morrigan                                            
•  Nuada Argetlam
• Cu Roi MacDairi                 
• Banshe                                                
• Brian Boru
• Cuchulain                           
•  The Hag at the ford                             
• Conchobar Macnessa

The four provinces of Ireland, ( Ulster, Connaught, Munster and Leinster), are also represented on the shields.

The detailed art-work and the vibrant colours used in my designs, make the onlookers stop and have a closer look, to be taken into a journey. It is then, that from the distant past, come tales of Gods, giants and heroes.

                                                                                                

 

The size of the box is 26cm x 26 cm.  

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CELTIC DEITIES PROTECTORS OF CHILDREN

Muna (Mona, Muma)   

She is one of the goddesses of Celtic polytheism, associated    heavily with the written word.

She is also the largest influence and likely synonymous with    multiple fae (fairy), whose folk roots are a religion of the Iron Age Celts.

These fae's most notable influence was a protector of lost children.

Caireen

Once a protective Mother Goddess. A champion and defender of youth, a patron of children.

Associated with holly leaves.

Damara

She is a British fertility Goddess who guides children.

She is celebrated in Beltane.

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DRUANTIA

Queen of the Druids. Protector of Trees, Knowledge, Creativity, Passion, Sex, & Fertility
















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