Land Animals Symbol



Snakes and Serpents

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The snake was a complex Celtic animal symbol calling forth many ideas to the Celts. Representing the process of creation, rebirth, fertility, and healing. Serpents also represented the connection between the rivers and seas as well as the Heavens and Earth.

The snake both protected the entrance to the otherworld and acted as the gods' companion. ouroboros, the Earth Serpent represented the coiled energy within the Earth and, with her tail in her mouth, infinity. Thanks to the annual shedding of its skin, the snake was the Celtic animal symbolizing the cyclical nature of life.

The Bear

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Symbolizing gentleness, strength, dreaming, introspection, primal power, protection, healing, sovereignty, intuition married with Instinct, nurturing, and protecting. A
bear’s paw symbolizes power, direction, and connection to the creator.
The Bear was once a native to the Celtic Isles, but are now extinct from them. They had been found in many Celtic designs, and they seemed to be one of the first animals to be honored and revered.


Horses

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Horses are the most common animal symbols used by Celtic noblemen in battle. These companions of the gods were known for their beauty, speed, vitality, and fertility.
Horses were Celtic animals symbolizing development, healing, rejuvenation, and life in motion.Horses were linked to the night, mystery, and magic.
Horses were frequently sacrificed, yet highly adored by the Celts for their intimate relationship with the land.


Deer

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The stag was particularly associated with Cernnunos, the horned god of nature and hunting. The doe was the totem of most woodland goddesses, such as Saba and Flidais.

This Celtic animal symbol was used to represent fertility, abundance, and renewal. The antlers were often associated with trees and the sowing and harvesting of grain.

The Cow

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Symbolizing contentedness, defending the inner child, providing for daility needs, hope (red cow), nourishment, power of earth, motherhood, procreation, gentleness, and nurturing

The Wolf

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Symbolizing loyalty, success, perseverance, stability, thought, pathfinder, teacher, intuition, learning, guide to the sacred, The full moon, twilight, transformation, protection, psychic energy, communication, generosity, friendliness, Compassion, searching, dreams, death and rebirth.

References

'Fantasy-ireland''.Emerald Streams.2004-2008.13 October 2010.<http://www.fantasy-ireland.com/Celtic-symbol.html

''New Bedford Cuups Newsletter''.Celric Animal Lore. 30 October 2010. <http:// news.newbedfordcupps.org/?cat9