Celtic Cross With Dragon
by walter.corno
The Celtic cross is a powerful symbol representing the connection between heaven and earth. The Celts believed in the power of fire, earth, air, and water, and their craftsmen immortalized this symbol in precious metals, which were used for adornment and as a constant reminder of its power.
Celtic Art Dragons were considered essential in Celtic folklore and played a significant role in Celtic art. The Celts lived in harmony with nature, particularly the land, and believed that dragons could influence the land because they were connected to it. If a dragon frequented a specific area, that place was said to possess magical powers.
Dragons were also closely associated with water, and Celtic dragons often took the form of sea serpents with wings but no legs. Celtic dragon art often depicts dragons with their tails in their mouths, forming the ‘circle of life’, symbolizing eternal existence. Dragons were used as a symbol of power, as seen in the dragon depicted on the Welsh national flag and in Celtic myths, where the name Uther Pendragon was given to Arthur’s father.
Ancient Celts Dragons do not appear in Ancient Celtic art and were likely introduced to the Celts by wandering … ...Read the rest.
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