Herne, The Hunter ~ Cernunnos
The Green Man
Ruler of Yule
CopyRight Andi Feyrtr 2008
Cernunnos is a Celtic god whose representations were widespread in the ancient Celtic world. As a horned god, Cernunnos is associated with horned male animals, especially stags and the ram-headed snake; this and other attributes associate him with produce and fertility.
His death is now usually set at Samhain (or Hallowe'en, October 31st) and his rebirth is marked at or around Spring Equinox, to return as the GreenMan.
Sometime a keeper here in Windsor Forest, Doth all the winter-time, at still midnight, Walk round about an oak, with great ragg'd horns; And there he blasts the tree, and takes the cattle, And makes milch-kine yield blood, and shakes a chain In a most hideous and dreadful manner. You have heard of such a spirit, and well you know The superstitious idle-headed eld Receiv'd, and did deliver to our age, This tale of Herne the Hunter for a truth. — William Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor
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Masterpianotuning, 20 days ago
well he looks like he's all that..
...........looking forward to the Equinox, the short days are fleeting
DarkDungeon, 20 days ago
Beautifully done, thanks for sharing this ancient legend with us!
cutekitten200537, 20 days ago
awesome, love it. xJANx.
kasia505, 3 months ago
kl writing!
Bikerkid, 3 months ago
like that pic
RainbowDreamer, 3 months ago
AWESOME!!!!