Interesting and well said. So is Epona the horse, the horse goddess of the Gauls, or the woman rider of the horse, or all of the both? I like the woman on the horse as Sophia, the granter of plenty. Thanks..
Epona is a horse goddess for the Pan Celtic countries, but specifically (in the Roman context) for the military levies of the Roman army from the Low Countries. In the insular parts of the Sister Islands (Britain and Ireland) she has many other names, but has similar function as the dispeller of burdens. She has both human and equine appearance or both. We could connect her to Despoina, the Black Demeter of Phoulaina. also, and further over into Indo European contexts eastwards into India.
Dear Mack, I would appreciate in future that you please did not copy almost the entirety of my essay to make a post of your own. Fair use, under copyright, is about 35 words. It made me very uneasy, especially when so few people these days are aware of copyright implications. Thank you, blessings. Caitlín
I apologize for the misstep. I will take a look at it and either heavily edit or take the post down, as I do not want to cause any problems to you. The neurological injuries I have been navigating can make it difficult for me to identify the best ways to participate in online conversations. Respect and appreciation to you.
I am away teaching currently and not at my desk. There are good online resources with excellent scholarship. My picture is a modern Epona from Burgundy, but the village escapes recollection. It is outside a lavage or communal laundry place in the countryside.
The BM has very little by way Epona artefacts - you find more in France and Belgium. I'm in Oxford, and in Burford there is an Epona in the church, part of the fabric. BM have this one: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1882-1214-1
Hello, am researching into Epona. Could you tell me where the statue is that is pictured at the top of your post please? Also do you know of any statues or artefacts linked to Epona in perhaps the British Museum or elsewhere? Many thanks. I am going to revisit this post too, so thank you for writing it.
“Uncover the altar of your deep gifts.” Wow! love this so much. May you be blessed with rest and merriment. 🙏❤️✨
Thank you!
Interesting and well said. So is Epona the horse, the horse goddess of the Gauls, or the woman rider of the horse, or all of the both? I like the woman on the horse as Sophia, the granter of plenty. Thanks..
Epona is a horse goddess for the Pan Celtic countries, but specifically (in the Roman context) for the military levies of the Roman army from the Low Countries. In the insular parts of the Sister Islands (Britain and Ireland) she has many other names, but has similar function as the dispeller of burdens. She has both human and equine appearance or both. We could connect her to Despoina, the Black Demeter of Phoulaina. also, and further over into Indo European contexts eastwards into India.
This is a wonderful peace and such a blessing to me! Thank you to Caitlín Matthews for sharing it with us.
Dear Mack, I would appreciate in future that you please did not copy almost the entirety of my essay to make a post of your own. Fair use, under copyright, is about 35 words. It made me very uneasy, especially when so few people these days are aware of copyright implications. Thank you, blessings. Caitlín
I apologize for the misstep. I will take a look at it and either heavily edit or take the post down, as I do not want to cause any problems to you. The neurological injuries I have been navigating can make it difficult for me to identify the best ways to participate in online conversations. Respect and appreciation to you.
Thank you, Mack!
Very glad to. Thank you for helping me cue into it.
Thank you for the very interesting history about Epona’s day. And I love the illustrations you have chosen. Enjoy your rest.
Thank you, Kate! I surely need it!
Dear Antlered Path
I am away teaching currently and not at my desk. There are good online resources with excellent scholarship. My picture is a modern Epona from Burgundy, but the village escapes recollection. It is outside a lavage or communal laundry place in the countryside.
The BM has very little by way Epona artefacts - you find more in France and Belgium. I'm in Oxford, and in Burford there is an Epona in the church, part of the fabric. BM have this one: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1882-1214-1
Blessings Caitlín
Hello, am researching into Epona. Could you tell me where the statue is that is pictured at the top of your post please? Also do you know of any statues or artefacts linked to Epona in perhaps the British Museum or elsewhere? Many thanks. I am going to revisit this post too, so thank you for writing it.