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Celtic Lore, Celtic Symbols, Renaissance Festivals

Claddagh Rings: Understanding Their Meaning

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10
Jan

Claddagh rings are symbols given that represent love, loyaly, and friendship. Love is represented by the heart, loyalty is represented by the crown, and friendship is represented by the clasping hands. The origin of the Claddagh ring dates back to the 17th century, from a fishing village, Claddagh, Ireland. Claddagh rings are often used as […]

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Celtic Lore, Celtic Symbols, Renaissance Festivals

What is the symbolic meaning of the green man?

Posted on by Celtic Wench
09
Jan

The symbolic meaning of “Green Man” is represented by the male aspect of fertility, rebirth, and new growth of vegetation in the spring. In pagan rituals of the spring solstice, a designated participant dressed (or not dressed, but rather painted) to represent the Green Man can often be seen dancing throughout the festivities.The Green Man is also […]

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