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Etain, or Eadaoin (pronounce Ayd-een), is a Celtic Goddess whose name means "Shining One". A Goddess of beauty and grace, she is one of the Tuatha de Danann, the Faery people. She is associated with the sun, dawn, healing, medicine, earth, butterflies, music, fragrance and the transmigration of souls. It is said that the land goes dormant when Etain is not around and the flowers bloom when she comes near.
Etain teaches us that no matter what comes our way, no matter how the storms of life toss us around, no matter if the entire world hates us and scorns us, there is still hope. We WILL be transformed, balanced and made whole. She reminds us that we too will shine like Her, and be reborn, both physically and spiritually. Nothing that happens to us can change our inner essence.
The butterfly is significant in Etain's story because of it's symbolism of transformation, rebirth and resurrection. Butterflies are not born butterflies. They must go through a series of stages. These stages are egg, larvae, cocoon, and finally emerging as butterfly We, too, go through these stages. Not only in our physical bodies and spiritual lives, but also in various projects we have in life. We can use these stages to determine exactly where we are. All four of these stages are necessary steps on the road to rebirth.
The butterfly, as delicate as it may appear, is a symbol of strength. Many species of butterflies undertake a tremendous journey to reach breeding and wintering grounds. The Mayans and Aztec believed butterflies to be spirits of the dead.
The Morning Glory is a symbol of death and rebirth. The blossoms usually last for a single morning and withering and dying by midday, with the cycle of blooming and dying starting over the next day. The seeds of certain species if ingested have hallucinogenic properties, granting seekers access to alternate realms of consciousness.
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LSN ACHAR
Mysore, Ka - India
All your works are well expressed.Lovely paintings.All the Best. Pl.visit my Website : www.lsnachar.com. and in Fine Art of America. Reply to Email :lsnachar@gmail.com
Antony Galbraith replied:
Thank you.
Eleigh Koonce
Studio City, CA - United States
Awesome, i can feel your passion in every aspect if this piece!
Antony Galbraith replied:
Thank you so much! I am so pleased that you feel the energy of my work.
Maneesh Kumar
DEHRADUN, UK - India
nice work...
Antony Galbraith replied:
Thank you!
Sorin Apostolescu
Azuga, PH - Romania
Very nice composition and work !
Antony Galbraith replied:
Thank you Sorin!
Constance Widen
Smithers, BC - Canada
I love the way you have painted Etain and the symbolism you have used in this painting, including the Standing Stones. This is lovely!
Antony Galbraith replied:
Thanks Constance. I enjoy exploring the myths through contemplation and personal experience, rather than just rehashing the old stories. I am glad you found resonance with my work!
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