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As I already commented on a previous post, it is acknowledged that the Mabinogion is the most valuable written source where the character of Rhiannon appears. Rhiannon features in both the first and third branches of the Mabinogi, the tales of: Pwyll Pendefig Dyfed (a tale that revolves around his friendship with the ruler of the nether-realm, his finding and gaining Rhiannon as a wife, the birth, loss and re-discovery of his son) & Manawyddan fab Llŷr (a tale that recounts how Pryderi ,-who survived the war in Ireland-, offers his own realm to Manawyddan and gifts him his mother, Rhiannon to be Manawyddan's wife). "Rhiannon: The Horse Goddess" Let’s recall that when Rhiannon gave birth to her son, Pryderi, at the Winter Solstice, he disappears while in the care of six of Rhiannon's ladies-in-waiting , and the servants panicked. They schemed and decided to put puppy blood on Rhiannon’s face as she was sleeping, and scattered puppy bones all around her. Rhiannon is forced to do penance for her supposed crime, since everyone believed Rhiannon had eaten her baby. As punishment, she humbly stood at the castle gates with a horse’s collar around her neck. So the story of how Pryderi vanished mysteriously and was then reborn from the womb of a horse illustrates that belief. Although the myth of Rhiannon appears to be a straightforward story, in which a Goddess is falsely accused of murdering her child and suffers unjust penance imposed on her by humankind, it is the history of the cult of Rhiannon. In which she is venerated as a great queen and mother; her cult is corrupted and she is degraded to her most basic form, the horse; and then her cult is revived as her son is reborn, but she changes into the Goddess of the underworld through her association with the sea god's son Manawydan fab Llyr. The Celts did absorb some of the older faith into their own, taking basic deities and complicating them with myths. There was a tradition whereby the King had to reaffirm his place by first mating with a sacred white mare and then cooking and eating her flesh and bathing in the water that was left after the horse's bones were boiled. The mare was the symbol of the Goddess and the King had to become Her consort in order to rule. The Mother GOddess was the conduit through which the souls of the dead could pass into the Summerlands and be reborn again. "Rhiannon: The Sea Goddess" The only relation specificially mentioned between Pwyll and Manawydan is that Pryderi gave his mother Rhiannon in marriage to Manawydan after thedeath of Pwyll, Pryderi's father and Rhiannon's first husband. Manannan mac Lir'Manannan, Son of Lir', was an Irish sea-god (OI leir, ler, 'sea, ocean')and eponymous hero-god of the Manxmen, whose island was named after him. He also is directly related to the Welsh sea-god Manawydan fab Llyr. Like many of the primal IE ocean gods, Manannan was older than the Danann sky gods, yet was considered one of them. Though Manawyddan is involved in almost all the events of the Mabinogi of Branwen ferch Ll±r he is there as an observer. His only real role is to be one of the seven survivors of the Brythonic invasion of Ireland to return to Britain with Brân's head. His story really starts in the next tale, the Mabinogi of Manawyddan fab Llŷr. After the events of the Mabinogi of Branwen ferch Llŷr, Manawyddan is the only man left without a realm and Pryderi (who also survived the war in Ireland) offers his own realm to Manawyddan and gifts him his mother, Rhiannon to be Manawyddan's wife. Related Sources: http://ancientworlds.net/ "The Religion of the Ancient Celts" by J. A. MacCulloch (1911) "The encyclopedia of Celtic mythology and folklore" by Patricia Monaghan (2004) http://branawen.blogspot.com/2011/12/rhiannons-celebrations-eponas-day-mari.html
About This Product Once upon a time…the name Rhiannon came to be. Our personalized art print celebrates the singular story of Rhiannon’s remarkable journey through history, featuring a detailed account of the name’s origin, meaning and how it managed to survive the test of time. The descriptive words at the bottom of Rhiannon’s print reflect the spirit and energy of its “Destiny Number” according to numerology. Whether Rhiannon is a newborn, teen, or grown-up, a family member, friend, teacher, co-worker or any special someone, each story is an inspirational reminder of her core identity: Rhiannon, that one wonderful word by which she is known. As a gift or keepsake to honor and inspire the Rhiannon in your life, our art print makes for smart, engaging and distinctive décor. Combining typography with artistic expression, our original content is a result of years of rigorous research and carefully curated pieces of history. Every story we tell, we tell with love. Framed and unframed artwork is made to order in our California and Oregon facilities. Art prints are professionally printed on heavyweight fine art paper with archival inks for vibrant long-lasting color, clear text and crisp imagery. Each solid wood frame is handcrafted and available in smooth matte black and soft matte white painted finishes. With a buffered acid-free mat and backing to beautifully showcase your art, framing-grade acrylic glazing filters UV rays for protection and longevity. Frame is finished with a dust cover, wall bumpers and wire ready for hanging!
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This Wheel of the Year Guide describes the 8 Pagan celebrations and seasonal festivals. It provides information on each holiday correspondence and activities. This guide will help you celebrate each season to the fullest and allow you to fully enjoy the full wheel of the year. This is an 11-page PDF and is a printable only product (8.5 by 11in).
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A tale of courage, loss and heart-wrenching redemption. 1944 Bologna, Italy, and the streets are crawling with German soldiers. Nineteen-year-old Leila Venturi is shocked into joining the Resistance after her beloved best friend Rebecca, the daughter of a prominent Jewish businessman, is ruthlessly deported to a concentration camp. 1981 Exchange student Rhiannon Hughes arrives in Bologna and meets Leila, her landlady. Soon, Rhiannon finds herself being drawn into a web of intrigue. Leila's nephew seems to be interested in a far-right group, but how is the nefarious leader connected to Leila? As dark secrets emerge from the past, Rhiannon is faced with a terrible choice. Will she take her courage into both hands and risk everything? Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop. Praise for Siobhan Daiko: 'I was completely absorbed by ... all the characters and intrigue.' Angela Petch, bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret. 'This is a beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won't want to put down.' Ann Bennett, bestselling author of The Orphan House. 'Siobhan Daiko will tug at your heartstrings, and leave you desperate for more.' The Coffee Pot Book Club. 'This was one of those I never want it to end books.' Goodreads Reviewer
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About This Product Once upon a time…the name Rhiannon came to be. Our personalized art print celebrates the singular story of Rhiannon’s remarkable journey through history, featuring a detailed account of the name’s origin, meaning and how it managed to survive the test of time. The descriptive words at the bottom of Rhiannon’s print reflect the spirit and energy of its “Destiny Number” according to numerology. Whether Rhiannon is a newborn, teen, or grown-up, a family member, friend, teacher, co-worker or any special someone, each story is an inspirational reminder of her core identity: Rhiannon, that one wonderful word by which she is known. As a gift or keepsake to honor and inspire the Rhiannon in your life, our art print makes for smart, engaging and distinctive décor. Combining typography with artistic expression, our original content is a result of years of rigorous research and carefully curated pieces of history. Every story we tell, we tell with love. Framed and unframed artwork is made to order in our California and Oregon facilities. Art prints are professionally printed on heavyweight fine art paper with archival inks for vibrant long-lasting color, clear text and crisp imagery. Each solid wood frame is handcrafted and available in smooth matte black and soft matte white painted finishes. With a buffered acid-free mat and backing to beautifully showcase your art, framing-grade acrylic glazing filters UV rays for protection and longevity. Frame is finished with a dust cover, wall bumpers and wire ready for hanging!
a fine art print of the original soft pastel painting by Tammy Mae Moon. Selu is the creatrix and corn goddess of the Cherokee people. Print is 8.5x11 with a small white border for framing. (Image size 8x10). The print looks beautiful matted to fit a 11x14 standard frame. All of my 8.5x11 inch prints are printed on museum quality, archival, acid free, 100% cotton rag fine art paper. The colors are rich and saturated with inks that are guaranteed to last up to 100 years. These prints are meant to be framed and enjoyed for a lifetime. The prints come titled and signed in gold metallic ink on the front within the white border. They are packaged in a clear cello bag and will be shipped to you flat with cardboard backing.
