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DRYAD DESIGN

GODS AND GODDESSES

B=Bone, C=Clay, R=Rosewood, S=Stone, W=Wood

#101 Oak King

The Green Man is one of the most frequently recurring and beautiful motifs of medieval art. Known as God of the Woodlands, he represents the spirit of the trees and the green growing things of the earth. Common among the carved decoration of Europe's oldest churches and cathedrals; he is often referred to as the foliate mask. The foliage that surrounds him is most frequently oak, the sacred tree of Britain.

Available Finishes: Stone, Wood
Size: 2" x 3" x 1/4"

$13.00

#102 Venus

Venus was inspired by neolithic stone carvings of Goddess images that have been found all over Europe. She represents the voluptuous beauty and fertility of both the land and her people. The snake coiling at her base is called an "Uroboros," and symbolizes the never-ending cycle of life, death, and regeneration.

Size: 5 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 2"
Available Finishes: Clay, Wood

$18.00

#105 Thor

a Norse God, created thunder by striking his great hammer Mjollnir. He protected the house of the Gods and humankind. The runes around the base are an invocation of Thor's protection and depict a battle between Thor and Ior the World Serpent. An ox head was used as bait, and the struggle became so intense that Thor's feet crashed through the bottom of his boat and he used the sea bed for support.

Size: 8" x 2 3/4" x 3 1/4"
Available Finishes: Stone, Wood

$37.00

#106 Cerridwen

A Celtic Goddess, was known for creating a magical brew that was stirred for a year and a day to produce the Three Drops of Inspiration. These were stolen by a young boy who grew up to be known as Taliesan, a great bard and wizard. The myth of the Goddess' pursuit of this thief involves a dramatic series of shape changing. Cerridwen was the muse who brought inspiration to poets, musicians, writers and those of the creative arts. Historically, Celtic bards were known as Credo, children of Cerridwen.

Available Finishes: Clay
Size: 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 2"

$33.00

#107 Rhiannon Bust
is derived from the earlier Welsh that literally translates as Great Queen Goddess. She rode a pale white horse, carried the magical bag of abundance, and the song of her three sacred birds was so perfect it held power over life and death. A prince who attempted to overtake her rode for several days before asking her to wait. Known for rewarding those who ask for what they want, she stopped immediately, saying "...and it would have been better for your horse had you asked long before this."

Size: 8" x 7" x 6"
Available Finishes: Bone, Stone

$53.00

#108 Odin

"Odin" is known as the Norse All-Father. He sits astride his 8-legged horse, Sleipnir, who carries souls to the unseen realms. The spear named Gar, when thrown, will always return. Through ritual self-sacrifice, Odin discovered the Runes while hanging from the Yggdrasill, or world tree. A parton of warriors, he was skilled in magic and a master of primal forces. Known as the One-Eyed God, Odin sacrificed his eye to gain wisdom from the fountain of Mimir.

Size 7 3/4" x 7" x 1 3/4"
Available Finishes: Wood, Stone

$44.00

#111 The Morrigan

"The Morrigan" is depicted as a Bronze Age Celt. A triple Goddess, her three aspects are know as: Neaim, Macha, and Badb. She holds two spears and is known for being indomitable in battle. A shape shifter, she would often appear as a raven or hooded crow. As a protector she empowers an individual to confront challenges with great personal strength, even against seemingly overwhelming odds. Roman chroniclers reported that Celts went into battle naked, exposing tattoos to summon their magical forces.

Available Finishes: Bone, Stone, Wood
Size: 11" x 5" x 3 1/2"

$56.00

#311 The Morrigan - small

Available Finishes: Bone, Stone, Wood
Size: 7" x 3 3/4" x 2 1/2"
$40.00

#113 Cernunnos

Cernunnos, also known by Celts as the Horned One, was the antlered God of the Forest and Prosperity. He often carried a sack that spilled out coins and grain. To symbolize the aspect of Provider, there are seven coins hidden within this piece, each carved with one of Cernunnos' symbols. The right side of his face is decorated with holly, the left side with oak and mistletoe. His classic torc is worn at his neck and his ram's headed snake coils amoung the seven tines of his antlers. Cernunnos depictions are found all over Europe.

Available Finishes: Stone, Wood
Size: 12" x 12" x 4 1/2"

$103.00

#116 Seated God

The Forest God sits noble and strong, upon his dais. Within the crown of his antlered brow burns the spiritual fire of transformation, initiation and creative force. Ram headed snakes interlace themselves within the pentacle below him.
The lord's throne is supported on his right by the bull- representative of power, strength and virility. On his left is the mythic stag- an emblem of wildness, sovereignty, and the bountiful forest. His aspect as "Lord of the Dance" is displayed on the back. This dance was performed to bring fertility to the crops and to his people.

Size each: 8" x 3" x 3"
Available Finishes: Stone, Wood
$43.00

#117 Seated Goddess

The Lunar Goddess sits on her throne which is graced with the phases of the moon. She is crowned with the horned crescent. In her lap she cradles a scrying bowl representing receptivity, intuition and the magical womb of transformation.
On her right side a rabbit looks on, her emblem of life, fertility, and new beginnings. On her left the crow cries out as her messenger, symbolic of the waning years of life and the ultimate passing from this life into the next. The back of her throne depicts the Goddess in her three aspects as Maid, Mother and Crone.

Size each: 8" x 3" x 3"
Available Finishes: Stone, Wood
$43.00