The
Pentagram is a symbol of a star encased in a circle and surrounded
by the celtic knot of unity. Always with 5 points (one pointing
upward), each has its own meaning. The upward point of the star
is representative of the spirit......
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The Claddagh
symbolizes love, friendship, and loyalty. In the seventeenth century
the symbol was exchanged between friends or lovers. The heart was
to symbolize love, the hands personified friendship or faith, and
the crown signified loyalty or fidelity..... |
In Ireland, it was
believed that swans pulled the bark of the sun across the underworld
sea each night. Swans also bore the souls of Celtic chieftains to
the afterlife. Swans also had magic powers that could make mortals
sleep.... |