Corchen the Snake Goddess
Most are probably familiar with the snake goddess of the Minoan people, an image that conjures up a seminude woman consorting with snakes. Corchen is an ancient Celtic goddess who also has an affinity for snakes. While a great deal of information is lost to the modern person, much can be speculated. Nude woman and snakes are not uncommon imagery and are thought to symbolize fertility. A serpentine line is invoked in this piece.
2 comments:
Hi! Thanks for following my blog,
love this beaded corchen piece!
best wishes,
Melissa
hi Jodi,
this piece to me, looked quite like the ancient Celtic 'Sile na Gig' symbol, which is also a fertility 'goddess'. love it, and your other work,
look forward to seeing more....
regards,
Oonagh @ CeltoiCroi, Ireland
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