Epona

tkrosevear

Epona

Epona was the name given to the horse goddess of the Celts. Her worship, widely popular in territories occupied by Rome, was eventually adopted by the Roman armies as well, who honored her as the goddess who protected their stabled horses, while a similar goddess Bubona was alotted the protection of oxen and other cattle. Although she was honored among the insular Celts in Britain and Ireland, the greater number of inscriptions and statues of Epona come from the continent. She was depicted in three poses; astride a horse, standing beside a horse or (less frequently) lying naked on the horse. When these sculptures and bas-reliefs show her holding an emblem, it varies also: sometimes Epona carries a cornucopia, sometimes a goblet, but most often a round bowl or plate.
Said to be the offspring of a mare and a man, Epona could take the tangible forms of both parents. Sometimes, too, she appeared as a rushing river, which suggests she was a fertility goddess, seen by Celts as water spirits.
Black horse/death; Gray horse/life; White horse/birth-re-birth ~ symbolizing light, life and spiritual illumination.
Self ~ Power/Divine Feminine

Epona

Photograph of mandala sketch, painted, edited and redfield plug-in fractilius in photoshop7.

Epona belongs to the following groups:

"Exceptional Ekphrasis", 1 In The Beginning - Ancient Practices, Core [C.O.R.E], Extraordinary Fractalius - 3/day, Live, Love, Dream: May you have a Blessed Christmas Season , Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) music links/lyrics required, Sisters in Arms (feminine relationship described) and Spiritual Art Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Epona by tkrosevear
  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    Oh Sis, this is just gorgeous, I just hope it goes on T, brilliant work my beautiful TK xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • tkrosevear replied

    workin’ on that sis, thanks ;) xoxox

  • MyheART

    MyheART

    Fantastic:)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sis, even shocked myself with this one ;) xoxox

  • MoonSpiral

    MoonSpiral

    This is awesome my friend!!! Of course I love the goddess inspired art!!!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thought you might Tammy, my sister in so many ways ;) xoxoxox

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    Neat…. But I love your Green Man better….
    But I must admit, I do love the Celtic design in this….

  • tkrosevear replied

    why thank you sir, green man is one of my faves too…just had to do some knotwork, very cathartic ;) xoxox

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Beautiful…absolutely beautiful!!!!!! xoxooxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Sally ;) xoxox

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Magnificant Sis!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! XO

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much my sweet sis ;) xoxoxo

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    Celtic very different. I personally like the Celtic style :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    why be normal – LOL, glad ya like EM ;) xoxox

  • NomadicGoddess

    NomadicGoddess

    Very interesting piece, love how the horses are mixed in with the celtic design, and how it looks old

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much nomadicgoddess, nice to meet you ;) xoxox

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    the image is amazing tk, such detail, i love celtic knot patterns too..your work in words is so connected to earth its wonderful… :))) xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    stubborn me did it twice, first one got lost in the ethers…;) xoxox

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    wow Tammy, you knock me out!

  • tkrosevear replied

    wow, thanks so much John ;) xoxox

  • Astoreth

    Astoreth

    superb work TK….this appeals to my celtic blood no end!! beautiful symbology here. xxxx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Astoreth, certainly got mine bubbling…;) xoxox

  • calves

    calves

    wonderful work TK!!!
    beautiful design:)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Claudia ;) xoxox

  • Mary Ann Reilly

    Mary Ann Reilly

    beautiful work. like anything Celtic and this is so very fine:)

  • tkrosevear replied

    touches me soul deeply darlin’ thanks ;) xoxox

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    As a breeder of little connemara ponies l love this !! wonderful work sis, l am going to put this in my buyers cart for my next round of purchases! Gorgeous work with the pattern and knots xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    aw, thanks so much Trudi, your lil’ seven is a cutie too…appreciate you ;) xoxox

  • whitehawk60

    whitehawk60

    WindOwl you did a excellent job way to go

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks ever so much whitehawk ;) xoxox

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    oh yeah Tammy! you are totally on a roll! brilliant sis! xoxoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sis, have been in a creative whirlwind…;) xoxoxox

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    nice to see this work, TK, its very fascinating in history and value…

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Solomon, love historic symbology ;) xoxox

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    your art and words teach so much….thank you, sis….namaste…

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis, love ya lots ~ dohiyi

  • tom burke

    tom burke

    very nice work

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Tom, appreciate that alot ;) xoxox

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    this is beautiful, and so mystical and symbolic! I was fascinated to read about Epona, being a lover of all things “equine” and the myths and legends they carry through time….

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Wendy, love all myths and legends ;) xoxox

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Outstanding heART TK!! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Keith ;) xoxox

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    Fantastic work TK xoxoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sis, this was fun ;) xoxox

  • nkbellani

    nkbellani

    An enlightening morning for me here in India. A brilliant artwork

  • tkrosevear replied

    aw, thanks so much my lovely brother ;) xoxox

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Beautiful masterpiece, sis. great colors and design. Nice bit of information as well, thank for sharing with us! xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    don’t know what this streak is about, but hey, I’ll flow with it ;) xoxox

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Excellent work Tammy and great information

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Rosalie ;) xoxoxox

  • blamo

    blamo

    brilliant read ….......... wonderful image tk

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Tone, cheers ;) xoxox

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth

    wonderfull image tammy.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much liesbeth ;) xoxox

  • C J Lewis

    C J Lewis

    Lovely emblem work sis :)xoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much sis ;) xoxox

  • mooner1

    mooner1

    Amazing!!!! Love this and the text is awesome!!! {:{)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much mooner ;) xoxox

  • JenLand

    JenLand

    Beautiful image TK! Love it and your writing is always so full of fantastic, enlightening, spirit-filled heart! The music is lovely too. The total package my friend!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    aw, thanks so much Jen, means alot ;) xoxox

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell

    I love your Celtic work…this is beautiful.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Nelson ;) xoxox TK

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    This is so lovely Tammi; I love your vibrant color choices, the gorgeous design and the awesome spirit with which you create! XX JD

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Joyce, very healing process to create ;) xoxox

  • Elsie Duggan

    Elsie Duggan

    Gorgeous intricate work Tammy, keeping you very busy I know, lovely, like you are

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks MOM, did this one twice ;) xoxox

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    excellent ! another culture Im fascinated by ( plus Im from a Celtic background ! xxx

  • tkrosevear replied

    even more kindred than before sis ;) xoxox

  • Alison Pearce

    Alison Pearce

    Fantastic work Tammy!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis ;) xoxox

  • MoonSpiral

    MoonSpiral

  • tkrosevear replied

    WooHoo, thanks so much Tammy…love that banner ;) xoxox

  • Sassafras

    Sassafras

    This is a wonder-filled artwork. It touches on threads of personal icons. And that lime green background is a personal favorite. For all these reasons, it is an Instant FAVORITE!
    Peace,
    sassi .

  • tkrosevear replied

    The power (horse) of body, mind & spirit (3); the spirit of eagles; and, the grace of swans…;) xoxox

  • Sassafras

    Sassafras

    Oh, and Congratulations on your Feature, which is well-deserved. !
    ~xoxo
    S

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sassi for visiting my gallery ;) xoxox

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    Epona…
    it is a beautiful name… how it sounds… vibrates in the lips and is sweet to the tongue at the same time.
    Has a suckling movement giving strength to the sucking function…. not all lost in the past new born.
    Triad of horses,
    placed in a circle, that cannot move if it is not energizided by a greater force…
    Epona…
    driven the masculine property of Nature..
    conducting the animality towards the
    complete realization of all beings.
    Rosa (beautiful desing… mystic and magic.. precious Tammy)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Rosa for adding your wise and wonderful words ~ BIG hugs xoxoxo ;)

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    I love this!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Dawne, love celtic designs ;) xoxox

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