Celtic Moon Goddess is a painting by TOMAS O'Maoldomhnaigh which was uploaded on April 28th, 2009.
Celtic Moon Goddess
Celtic moon goddess minding her magic subjects.... more
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Price
$900
Dimensions
18.000 x 24.000 x 2.000 inches
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Title
Celtic Moon Goddess
Artist
TOMAS O'Maoldomhnaigh
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Celtic moon goddess minding her magic subjects.
(Fairy Queen of Munster)
Celtic moon goddess, Aine of Knockane
Goddess of love and fertility; also known as the Fairy Queen of Munster. She encouraged human love, but was of course opposed to rape and the forceful nature of love. Aine was also known as a goddess of fertility in that she had control and command over crops and animals. She was known to have made a magical vow to never sleep with a man of grey hair. She was able to hold this vow even after her sister strove to sabotoge her by way of her lover Fionnis.
Other Names: Aine Marina, Aine of Knockaine.
Father: Eogalail
Lover: King Aillel Olim, Fionnis
Children: Geroid Iarla
Siblings: Miluchrach
Festivals: Midsummer's Eve
Planets: Sun, Moon
Animals: Red Mare, Rabbit, Swan
Element: Air
Moon Goddess of Munster, Patroness of crops and cattle. She gave the Meadowsweet its scent. Connected with the midsummer festival. May be identified with Anu.
Uploaded
April 28th, 2009
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Comments (13)
Anthony Lyon
Tomas, this is impressive. Your restricted palette of 'blues' adds such mystery and drama. Without doubt, you have given me inspiration. Many congratulations. Fav'
Patricia Griffin Brett
This is just beautiful. I love the mysticism (that is a word, isn't it!? LOL!) of it. Very mystical and beautiful :)
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