Horses are the most common animal symbols used by Celtic noblemen in battle. These companions of the gods were known for their beauty, speed, vitality, and fertility.
They were Celtic animals symbolizing development, healing, rejuvenation, and life in motion...
The man who can take the reins of this representative of the goddesses Epona and Macha was a man who got power in his hands.
Horses were related to the night, mystery, and magic. Indeed, the label nightmare is taken as of the word "mare", denotation female horse. The Celts whispered that nightmares were brought to the dreamer by a visiting
stallion from whichever Epona or Mare.
Horses were sacrificed, yet highly respected by the Celts for their intimate liaison in the company of the land. round about of the most durable examples of Celtic art are the huge carvings of horses bring into being in face sides round Europe.
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Horses Symbolism
The Celtic Horse
This haunting and fine-looking being represented victory in war. The Celtic pony supernatural being called Epony (from the Gaulish workd ‘epos’ significance pony or the ‘Great Mare’) was understood to accompany the soul of demotions the on its last legs on its most recent and closing journey Ajax's to the ‘Other World’ (Spirits and Gods). She was so abundantly worshipped that the Romans built a temple to her.
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