WICKERMAN - BURNING.jpg WICKERMAN - ANCIENT PIC.jpg WICKERMAN 10.jpg WICKERMAN 9.jpg WICKERMAN 8.jpg WICKERMAN 7.jpg WICKERMAN 6.jpg WICKERMAN 5.jpg WICKERMAN 4.jpg WICKERMAN 3.jpg WICKERMAN 2.jpg wickerman.jpg The Wickerman A wicker man is burned as part of ancient Celtic festivities, especially around Beltane, a rite of the coming of spring and the celebration of rebirth. Wicker men are tall, humanoid wooden structures, woven from flexible sticks such as those of willow as used in wicker furniture and fencing. The giant wooden effigy is filled with living sacrifices of various animals and men, then set on fire and burnt to honor the gods over newly planted crops for a plentiful harvest. From ancient times to present day the wooden effigies are still made and set ablaze though the wickerman himself is the only sacrifice. Below are some of the most current wickermen made.
wickerman 11.jpg 09 Born of the Fire.wma Wickerman, Celtic, PaganTradition, sacrifice
zanthera, 4 months ago
Celtic lore has always been interesting but not heard of this one. Thanks for sharing.
Jag2910(Online), 5 months ago
Interesting glog Andi!!!
As always!
gothgirl(), 5 months ago
how intersting! gosh that one near the middle is an ugly one:)
Ivana24, 5 months ago
so cool love it :P
cockneyflower, 5 months ago
OMG i love this movie!! the original obviously, the newer version wasn't so good but i loved the orig, brilliant!! :~) x
MagikGypsy(), 5 months ago
Saw this movie with Nicolas Cage as the Wicker Man. Poor devil never had a chance against all those folks. Great glog as usual. :)