Croí an Fhaoil The gift of the Morrigan Star Sapphire set in sterling silver wolf Ring
Croí an Fhaoil The gift of the Morrigan Star Sapphire set in sterling silver wolf Ring
Croí an Fhaoil is the Gaelic for Heart of the Wolf
This is a large and Impressive Ring That will Become a cherished Heirloom for generations to Come .
The Stone is a High quality dark Purple 34 ct Star sapphire 20 X 14.5 X 9.5 mm The Top of the setting is 24.8 x 19.5 mm or 1 inch long By 8/10 inch wide and Just under 1/2 inch thick . The star moves strong in sunlight or any Direct light source and the stones a strong moon glow in Florescent light of non directional Back lighting . On one side of the band is the head of a wolf with a protective Pentagram above it that is open to the band . The other side is a center band made of three Wires braided for the trinity atop this is The Fleur De Lis For heaven and earth on the other side symbol of Divine right to Rule . The Ring is very 3 Dimensional and a bit of the 5th Dimension worked into the symbolism .
Ring size 9.3/4
total weight 21.6 grams
These Celtic earth goddesses were not sweet earth mothers by any means. While they represented the fertility of the land and the nurture of its people, they were often portrayed as harsh or even cruel, much like nature itself. A number of goddesses were associated with the sovereignty of the land, and most of these were also goddesses of war and death. They embodied the earth itself in both its positive and negative aspects.
The most famous of the goddesses of sovereignty was the Morrigan, whose name means “great queen” or “phantom queen.” The Morrigan was of fearsome aspect, often appearing in the form of a carrion crow. She was primarily a goddess of war, ruler of the battlefield and the taker of fallen warriors. Despite the seeming contradiction, the Morrigan was also the goddess of fertility, cattle, and crops.
While it may seem a contradiction that a goddess of life and fertility would also be a goddess of war and death, it is actually an insight into the worldview of the Celts, who correctly observed that death was necessary for the generation of life. The Celts were most aware of natural cycles, and they ascribed mystical importance to the necessity of blood and decay as the sustenance of new life.
Another role of the Morrigan is associated with the hunting falcon, which is a rare and special role for her. Instead of a raven who guides the soul at birth or death, she becomes that falcon that guides the healer or mage in initiation.
Fondness for the wolf in Celtic tradition is shown in the legend of King Cormac of Ireland who was taken as a baby by a she-wolf while his mother lay sleeping. Reared with the cubs, he always had a soft spot for wolves and even when he was made king a pack of wolves accompanied him wherever he went.
The wolf is a powerful totem animal, embodying many of the qualities of the hound, but including a wildness not found in the domesticated dog. One of the Gaelic names for the wolf is Madadh-Allaidh, the wild dog and the Celts were known for their cross-breeding of wolves with hounds to produce a powerful fighting dog for battle. In Ireland there is a 'Fort of the Wolves' and a legend which tells of a struggle between the hero Cu-Chulainn and the war-goddess the Morrighan in which the hero, for daring to spurn her amorous advances, is attacked by the goddess who has taken the form of a she-wolf. These associations with fierceness, meant the wolf was valued more for its affinities with humans than for its wildness. In reality the wolf is a highly social, intelligent and friendly animal.
Some naturalists believe that wolves use ravens to guide them to sources of food and certainly ravens will often follow wolves. There is a powerful connection between wolf and raven at the totemic level also.
Croí an Fhaoil The gift of the Morrigan Star Sapphire set in sterling silver wolf Ring
Croí an Fhaoil The gift of the Morrigan Star Sapphire set in sterling silver wolf Ring
Croí an Fhaoil is the Gaelic for Heart of the Wolf
This is a large and Impressive Ring That will Become a cherished Heirloom for generations to Come .
The Stone is a High quality dark Purple 34 ct Star sapphire 20 X 14.5 X 9.5 mm The Top of the setting is 24.8 x 19.5 mm or 1 inch long By 8/10 inch wide and Just under 1/2 inch thick . The star moves strong in sunlight or any Direct light source and the stones a strong moon glow in Florescent light of non directional Back lighting . On one side of the band is the head of a wolf with a protective Pentagram above it that is open to the band . The other side is a center band made of three Wires braided for the trinity atop this is The Fleur De Lis For heaven and earth on the other side symbol of Divine right to Rule . The Ring is very 3 Dimensional and a bit of the 5th Dimension worked into the symbolism .
Ring size 9.3/4
total weight 21.6 grams
These Celtic earth goddesses were not sweet earth mothers by any means. While they represented the fertility of the land and the nurture of its people, they were often portrayed as harsh or even cruel, much like nature itself. A number of goddesses were associated with the sovereignty of the land, and most of these were also goddesses of war and death. They embodied the earth itself in both its positive and negative aspects.
The most famous of the goddesses of sovereignty was the Morrigan, whose name means “great queen” or “phantom queen.” The Morrigan was of fearsome aspect, often appearing in the form of a carrion crow. She was primarily a goddess of war, ruler of the battlefield and the taker of fallen warriors. Despite the seeming contradiction, the Morrigan was also the goddess of fertility, cattle, and crops.
While it may seem a contradiction that a goddess of life and fertility would also be a goddess of war and death, it is actually an insight into the worldview of the Celts, who correctly observed that death was necessary for the generation of life. The Celts were most aware of natural cycles, and they ascribed mystical importance to the necessity of blood and decay as the sustenance of new life.
Another role of the Morrigan is associated with the hunting falcon, which is a rare and special role for her. Instead of a raven who guides the soul at birth or death, she becomes that falcon that guides the healer or mage in initiation.
Fondness for the wolf in Celtic tradition is shown in the legend of King Cormac of Ireland who was taken as a baby by a she-wolf while his mother lay sleeping. Reared with the cubs, he always had a soft spot for wolves and even when he was made king a pack of wolves accompanied him wherever he went.
The wolf is a powerful totem animal, embodying many of the qualities of the hound, but including a wildness not found in the domesticated dog. One of the Gaelic names for the wolf is Madadh-Allaidh, the wild dog and the Celts were known for their cross-breeding of wolves with hounds to produce a powerful fighting dog for battle. In Ireland there is a 'Fort of the Wolves' and a legend which tells of a struggle between the hero Cu-Chulainn and the war-goddess the Morrighan in which the hero, for daring to spurn her amorous advances, is attacked by the goddess who has taken the form of a she-wolf. These associations with fierceness, meant the wolf was valued more for its affinities with humans than for its wildness. In reality the wolf is a highly social, intelligent and friendly animal.
Some naturalists believe that wolves use ravens to guide them to sources of food and certainly ravens will often follow wolves. There is a powerful connection between wolf and raven at the totemic level also.