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murshili-ii · 1 year

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St. David’s Day Special: The Dragon Prophecy

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Welcome to Celtic Month! For the entire month of March, the Spring Vignettes series will be dedicated entirely to Celtic homage vignettes. Non-Celtic pieces will resume in April.

Quick clarification: It’s pronounced Keltic, unless it’s a sports team; and even then, any linguists in the room will cringe if you pronounce it Seltic.

Our first Celtic Month piece celebrates St. David’s Day, on March 1st, the national day of Wales. Have some cheese toast! Pet a dragon! Kiss a Welshman, if you can find one.

Before you read what the piece means to me, share what it means to _you_. I’m just the artist; you’re the beholder.

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The Welsh are the survivors of the Celtic Britons, who were the inhabitants of all southern Britain before the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes invaded and established what became England. “Welsh” is an Anglo-Saxon term; it means “other people” or “foreigners”, which is ironic, considering the Germanic-speaking peoples were the foreigners in the native lands of the Britons.

There is certainly no more famous Welshman than King Arthur Pendragon, a legendary king of yore who supposedly ruled Britain between the retreat of the Romans and the invasion of the Saxons. His legend, much-developed over the centuries, became well-known throughout Europe in later times.

A notable legend tells of the building of Dinas Emrys, a castle on a hill by the Glaslyn river. By some accounts, it was built by Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur; by other accounts, it was Vortigern, the same foolish king of the Britons who later invited the Saxons into Britain as mercenaries to defend the Britons from the Picts.

After the king had chosen the hill on which the castle would stand, his builders went to work; but every day, they built up the walls, only for them to topple overnight. No progress could be made. At length, the king asked his wisemen to find the cause and the solution to the problem.

His wisemen told him that for the building to succeed, a sacrifice would be necessary; and the sacrifice must be a boy not sired by mortal man. Such a boy existed; a young boy named Merlin, or Ambrosius, the baptized son of a devil, who would go on to be known for his abilities in the magic arts.

(Foundation sacrifices were once an incredibly widespread custom; we know from archaeological evidence that the burying of a human victim under the foundation of an important building was practiced in ancient Ireland. Similar legends are told in Romania, Greece, Japan, and elsewhere. Animals were later buried under foundations after human sacrifices ceased.)

The boy was brought to the hill; and the king’s wisemen told the king to sacrifice him to appease the heathen gods so that the castle could be build. But the boy laughed at their advice, and told the king he knew much better. He told the king that if a hole were dug, there would be found a deep, dark pool; and in that pool, there would be found two dragons, one red, one white; and it was the fighting of these dragons that shook the hill each night and made the walls collapse. The king had a deep hole dug; and indeed, there was found a deep, dark pool; and from that pool indeed emerged two dragons, one red, one white.

Freed from their imprisonment, the dragons fought viciously, until, despite being the lesser of the dragons, the red dragon defeated the white dragon, and drove it out of the land across the sea.

The boy then prophesied that, just as the red dragon triumphed over the white dragon, so the Britons would triumph over the invading Saxons.

And they did; until the death of King Arthur at the hands of his son Mordred, whereafter, the Saxons finally defeated the Britons, and drove them into the western mountains.

The great Welsh sagas, the Mabinogion, tell about how the two dragons originally became trapped under the site of Dinas Emrys, when an ancient Welsh king intoxicated them with a cauldron of ale and buried them to silence their deafening shrieking.

#st_davids_day #wales #welsh #dragons #uther #vortigern #merlin #dinas_emrys #arthurian #celts #celtic #spring #springholidays #digitalart #vector #mosaic #collage #inkscape

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bookishpromotions · 1 year

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Warmest springtime wishes to you this Easter season!🌷🥚🐇🐥

#BookishPromotions #HappyEaster #Easter2023 #SpringHolidays

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djhiroentertainmentinc · 2 years

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Spring Holidays Part2 🌸🇯🇵 GW2022まとめ Part2 🌸🇯🇵 〜ゴールデンウィークしたこと -その2- ①レコードの発掘🕳⛏ ②音楽鑑賞🎶🎧 ③のんびり🌴⛵️ 〜Digging Vinyls Everyday 〜意外にもリサイクルショップで良いブツが発掘されるもんだ😳♻️🤫 #springholidays #goldenweek #🇯🇵japan #vinyldigging #analogrecord #recordcollector #jazz #bluenoterecords #no1500s #musiclistening #relaxingday #ゴールデンウィーク #春休み #🇯🇵日本 #備忘録 #レコード #発掘 #リサイクルショップ #レコードコレクター #ジャズ #ブルーノート #1500番台 #のんびり (at 発掘にっぽん　) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTK72uJ2nj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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ano07 · 1 year

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Today is the 1st of May, International Workers’ Day or International Labor Day also known as May Day. “Workers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your chains” #mayday #1may #1Mai #internationalworkersday #internationallaborday #Europeanholiday #springholiday #may1st #blackandwhite #handportrait #handselfportrait #lafetedutravail #tagderarbeit #ziuamuncii #workersday #workersunite #internationalworkersday #workersrights #workerscompensation #workersoftheworldunite #protestart #bnw #bnwphotography #blackandwhitephotography #handselfportraits #fistintheair #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonusa #nikoncreators #nikonphotographer https://www.instagram.com/p/COVuhL-j9Wd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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bookrentfly · 1 year

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Spring in blooming Craiova, Romania 💙

Craiova is the largest city in southwestern Romania and the capital of Dolj County. With a population of approximately 298.000 residents, it is a must visit spring destination especially for nature lovers!

Nicolae Romanescu Park, the 2nd largest in Romania and 3rd largest in Europe, is full of beautiful aleys and walk paths waiting to be explored 🏞

Compare all stay booking sites to Craiova & Find the best deal 👍

#spring #craiova #romania #europe #springtime #springtrip #springvacation #springholiday #doljcounty #nicolaeromanescupark #comparehotelprices #comparedeals

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veronasportsacademy · 2 years

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Ball mastery by excellence. Copyright ©️:VSA 🇦🇪 #summer_camp #summerbreak #summer2022 #football_uae #footballtraining #soccerchallenge #verona_sports_academy #dubai #alainmall #kids_activities #alain_city #alainclub #alain #abudhabi #Schools #dubaiexpo2020 #sharjahuae #sharjah #abudhabiinstagram #cr7 #holidays2022 #springholiday #messi #christiano_Ronaldo #football (at Al Ain) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChekwOIl1z2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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rachelignotofsky · 2 years

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Wishing everyone happy spring holidays this weekend! 🐰📚🎨 illustration of Beatrix Potter from my book Women in Art (also now available as Postcards and a puzzle too!) . . . . #womeninart #womeninart #puzzle #postcrossing #postcardswap #eastercookies #easterbooks #peterrabbit #springholidays #beatrixpotter https://www.instagram.com/p/CcV4rDKPTzS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#womeninart #puzzle #postcrossing #postcardswap #eastercookies #easterbooks #peterrabbit #springholidays #beatrixpotter

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essaouiramorocco · 3 years

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Hello 🌞 How are you? Planning some journey in Morocco? We hope to welcome you in Essaouira ! . . . . #moroccojourney #winterholidays #springholidays #traveltoessaouira2021 #essaouira🌬🌬🌬 #essaouirabeachlife (à Beachlife Apartments Essaouira Maroc) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJbLdyDBD2a/?igshid=jg4cnaoh4tl7

#moroccojourney #winterholidays #springholidays #traveltoessaouira2021 #essaouira🌬🌬🌬#essaouirabeachlife

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mchouseorgfarm · 5 years

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☀🏡🌻When you give light to dark places, they just get alive!❤🏡☀ Sharing moments! ❤ #mchouse #mchouseguestbungalow #mchousegarden #mchouseparadise #mchousespringseason #springseason #spring #bookyourholidaysnow #mchousedecowithlove #springholidays #mchouselove #springardens #welovewhatwedo #welovethisplace #thisismyhappyplace #airbnbsuperhost #airbnblove #greenplaces #nature https://www.instagram.com/p/BvbsgUtB7EL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kxf5wmzkzh35

#mchouse #mchouseguestbungalow #mchousegarden #mchouseparadise #mchousespringseason #springseason #spring #bookyourholidaysnow #mchousedecowithlove #springholidays #mchouselove #springardens #welovewhatwedo #welovethisplace #thisismyhappyplace #airbnbsuperhost #airbnblove #greenplaces #nature

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ohmygoodguide · 5 years

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#Málaga by night. Sublime. - Anochece en Málaga. #Sublime. - #OMGG #OhMyGoodGuide #SpringInMalaga #andalucia #tour #springholidays #privateguide #sea #muelle1 #boat #port #reflections #malagaexperience #travelblog #travelforlife #landscape #waterlandscape #relax #spain #slowtourism #malagatop #likealocal #holiday #weekendbreak #localtourism #toursbylocals #travelguide #sunsettour (en Muelle Uno) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvU-BzXozKd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gq9qxhi6mcc7

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murshili-ii · 1 year

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St. Yves’ Day Special: The Ankou

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Our third Celtic Month piece celebrates St. Yves’ Day, the national day of Brittany; which is on May 19th. Remember to sing some Breton folk songs.

Before you read what the piece means to me, share what it means to _you_. I’m just the artist; you’re the beholder.

Leave a comment.

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The Bretons dwell in Brittany, a peninsula of France; and both the people and their homeland derive their name from their origin as Britons who fled from Britain to the mainland during the Anglo-Saxon invasion. They are the only Celts who live in mainland Europe, at present; but they came from the Isles. The Breton language is closely related to Welsh and even more closely related to Cornish.

In Breton folklore, the Ankou is said to be an assistant to Death; a figure in a black cloak and hat who collects the souls of the dead and guides them into the afterlife.

Many tales are told about his origins. Some say he was the first child of Adam and Eve, and the first human being to die. Others say he was a prince who challenged Death, and lost.

Others say, and this is the notion I prefer, that the Ankou is the last, or first, person to die in each parish each year; responsible for guiding souls for one year until another takes their place. That way, the dead are greeted by a familiar personage when it’s time to make their final journey.

There are equivalent legends in Cornwall and Wales; the Cornish term is Ankow, and the Welsh term is Angau. There are comparable legends elsewhere. According to a Scottish legend, the last person buried in a graveyard is responsible for guarding it until the next burial. In parts of England there are legends that the first person buried in a graveyard will be responsible for guarding it; and customarily, a dog is buried first, to become the graveyard’s church-grim (a well and truly good boy).

The soldier in the grave, whose soul is being beckoned by the Ankou, as well as the priest performing the funeral liturgy, are a homage to one of my favorite Breton folk songs, Ar Soudarded (Zo Gwisket e Ruz). The chorus-verse means “The soldiers dress in red; the priests dress in black.” It’s a melancholy song about a soldier who speaks of his burial if he should die.

I chose to depict the dead spectres in monochrome; and I’m not sure it was an effective choice. I found it necessary to add the luminous peach-colored halos to clarify the intended effect.

The steeple in the background is inspired by the distinctive cutout designs in the steeple of Tréguier Cathedral.

St. Yves of Kermartin, also called St. Yves Hélory, whose name is also spelled all sorts of other ways such as Ives, Ivo, Erwan, Iwan, Youenn, and Eozenn, and who is not to be confused with St. Yves of Chartres, St. Erbin of Dumnonia, or anyone with the surname Saint-Yves, was a pious clergyman and lawyer who was known for representing the poor and vulnerable, refusing bribes, and unraveling the tricks of swindlers. Every year on his feast day, May 19th, Catholic lawyers from around the world gather at his major shrine at Tréguier Cathedral to pay pilgrimage. Tréguier is also one of the seven sites of the Tour of Brittany, although not because of St. Yves.

The two women mourning at the burial are wearing distinctive traditional stovepipe bonnets, a notable feature of Breton dress.

#st_yves_day #st_yves #brittany #breton #treguier #ankou #death #celts #celtic #spring #springholidays #digitalart #vector #mosaic #collage #inkscape

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mattantinucci · 5 years

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First few days exploring #Hotlanta were a bit chilly, but 👌🤗 . . . . . #Atlanta #America #murica #springholidays #southerntravels #instatravel #vscofilter #regenbogen #lalala #newglasses #newlewks #ootd #instafashion #mensfashion (at Midtown ATL) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmtiRTHc6C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n9s8v95jijhv

#hotlanta #atlanta #america #murica #springholidays #southerntravels #instatravel #vscofilter #regenbogen #lalala #newglasses #newlewks #ootd #instafashion #mensfashion

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bookishpromotions · 2 years

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May Your baskets be full of eggs and celebrations full of springtime joy.

Happy Easter from Bookish Promotions!

🧺🐇🥚🌷

#BookishPromotions #Easter2022 #HappyEaster #SpringHolidays

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spark24 · 3 years

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Last Sunday at the Lake 💙 ~ final part (Ferrari ne abbiamo?! 🤣) #latergram #lagodilecco #lastsunday #siamodigita #famigghia #pischelliOnlyedition #lombardia #domenica #sunnyday #may2021 #spring #springholidays (presso Lago Di Lecco) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO093nVsl0O/?igshid=7co2zdp55p7l

#latergram #lagodilecco #lastsunday #siamodigita #famigghia #pischellionlyedition #lombardia #domenica #sunnyday #may2021 #spring #springholidays

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veronasportsacademy · 2 years

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What a wonderful Shot! What a great concentration and engagement. Call 📞 050 120 7372 and get your child train like a Pro in Al Ain, Sharjah, and Dubai. #summer_camp #summerbreak #summer2022 #football_uae #footballtraining #soccerchallenge #verona_sports_academy #dubai #alainmall #kids_activities #alain_city #alainclub #AlAinZoo #alain #abudhabi #Schools #dubaiexpo2020 #sharjahuae #sharjah #abudhabiinstagram #cr7 #holidays2022 #springholiday #messi #christiano_Ronaldo #football #al_ain_city. (at Al Ain) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChekWIaFhOU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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allthingsgreengreenliving · 4 years

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Happy bday 🎂 month to All Aries babies everywhere!! Balloon 🎈 I’m so excited it’s finally April! 🥳 My favorite holiday is coming up!! LOL well besides Christmas that is. 🎄 What funny holiday falls on your birthday? Do a google search for your birthday 🍰 and holiday then come post it in the comments. This should be fun! I’ll post mine too. . . . . . . #helloapril #welcomeapril #springholidays #flowers #rain #sunshine #rainbows #theelitesuite #goodcleanfun #letscelebrate #aprilbirthdays #ariesrock #allthingsgreenliving #empowersocial (at Santa Maria, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cPCtlFoy8/?igshid=1k8laudl29jp4

#helloapril #welcomeapril #springholidays #flowers #rain #sunshine #rainbows #theelitesuite #goodcleanfun #letscelebrate #aprilbirthdays #ariesrock #allthingsgreenliving #empowersocial

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