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vcreatures · 24 days

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Gnomes are a small, ground dwelling, fairy found across most temperate forests, grasslands and in rare occasions mountain dwellings. They are one of the few fairies to be commonly found alongside human dwellings, having an affinity for their gardens. While most fairy beings can be seen as pests, the Gnome has managed to sway favor as they speak to a relatively good sign for agricultural communities. Having a Gnome is a good sign your crop is healthy and being tended too.

While most fairy species live relatively peacefully alongside one another, the Gnome is one of the few fairy species who do engage in warfare. This animosity is particularly found with Pixies.

Their “red cap” has become the moniker of the species. However this “cap” is not a piece of fashion, but a highly sensitive sensory organ used to help travel in their deep underground dens. They also act as a silent way to communicate with one another in dense brush or long grass. Only males of the species possess one. Female’s caps are small and dome-like, which they commonly adorn with flower crowns. The male’s cap doesn’t always remain active, they can actively render their cap flaccid, allowing them to burrow and squeeze into tight spaces. A male’s cap will grow throughout the course of his life, some reaching lengths double their body length.

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lunarsigilart · 4 months

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Gandalf the Grey in celtic style

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joelchaimholtzman · 10 months

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Painting of an Anglo Saxon warrior (female) that I made for myself a few years back! Got inspired by Germanic and Celtic regalia, an almost endless source of inspiration for these type of characters..

#dungeons and dragons #board games #concept art #fantasy art #tabletop games #digital painting #magic the gathering #ancient history #character design #armor #anglo saxon #vikings #celtic #germanic

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amylouioc · 4 months

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Grianstad shona daoibh!

In Ireland, the Winter Solstice is often associated with the Newgrange passage tomb in County Meath. Each year, as the sun rises on the Solstice, it aligns perfectly with tomb to illuminate the passage within.

Lots of historical, scientific and even crazy (I’m looking at you Ancient Aliens) theories exist as to why this occurs, but there is also some stories within our mythology associated with the event, including the Dagda’s affair with the Goddess Boann.

The Dagda was thought to be an Irish god of fertility and strength. A wife of one of his aides, Boann, a goddess of the River Boyne, was particularly entranced, and the couple soon began a clandestine affair. Affairs don’t stay secret when a god of fertility is involved, and Boann quickly fell pregnant around springtime.

Boann resided at Newgrange, and when her husband left for a hunting trip, the Dagda cast a spell to make the sun standstill for nine months and pause time. Boann carried her baby to term and eventually gave birth to Aengus, a god of youth and love. Despite it now being Winter, on Elcmar’s return he felt as if only a day had passed and the affair went unnoticed. That is until one day, when an adult Aengus would eventually arrive to duel Elcmar for Newgrange, which he deemed his birthright.

#irish mythology #artists on tumblr #irish folklore #newgrange #winter solstice #aengus #the Dagda #Boann #celtic polytheism #amylouioc art #my art #celtic mythology #fantasy illustration

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kotori-mochi · 1 month

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Art commission done!! Thank you

Daggron for commissioning me and for your patience. I'm so happy you like it X3

Destiny2 oc

#art #artist #digital art #style #destiny #science fiction #destiny the game #destiny 2 #portrait #fantasy art #celtic knot #viking #women #illustration

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madcat-world · 1 year

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Cernunnos - Ari-Matti Toivonen

#Cernunnos #Ari-Matti Toivonen #Celtic #giant #gods #antlers #forest #wilderness #dark fantasy #digital art

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weirdlookindog · 4 months

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Ron Walotsky - The Nature of Pan, 1992

#ron walotsky #the nature of pan #the green man #celtic mythology #folklore #art #fantasy art #illustration

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wonderful-strange · 4 months

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Faerie Symphony by Jim Fitzpatrick, 1987.

Greystoke Trading Company.

#celtic #celtic myths #faerie #faeries #mythology #celtic mythology #fairies #jim fitzpatrick #illustration #fantasy #fantasy art #greystoke trading company

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rikusap · 4 months

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- Atreus -

#artist #artists on tumblr #illustration #art of the day #art #dessin #digital art #digital painting #digital artist #atreus #god of war #vikings #viking #celtic #fantasy

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ire-ethereal · 11 months

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The Morrigan

#celtic #pagan #irish #paganism #scottish #witch #celtic mythology #illustration #art #fantasy #morrigan #the morrigan #pagan witch #war #fate #god #polytheism #tradition #european

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carbone-arts · 1 year

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Black Shuck

#mythology #celtic mythology #wolves #wolf #black shuck #dark art #dark fantasy #barghest #mythology art #dark aesthetic #goth aesthetic #wolf art #canid #canis lupus #grimm #the grimm

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vcreatures · 1 month

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The four leaf clover has long been associated with fairy magic and as such was highly sought after. While the plant itself has some magical properties it is the Clover Fairy that is much sought after. Far more elusive than the Shamrock Drake or the plant itself, the Clover Fairy is a much prized piece to any magical menagerie due to its potent magical uses. Their very aura is good for repelling magical forces or beckoning good luck. While dried, ground and ingested has miraculous healing properties. Such a prize does not comes easy as Clover Fairies are highly elusive and are known for their malevolent nature towards other beings. One has a single chance to capture one of these fairies or it can spell disaster. Clover Fairies are widely known to “pixie lead” would be advisories to their doom.

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lunarsigilart · 2 months

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joelchaimholtzman · 7 months

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Slavic inspired character design I painted a few years ago; Inspired by ancient paganism and early medieval/cossack apparel.

Hope you like it!

JCH

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amylouioc · 30 days

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Part One of a new illustration series focusing on the tragic tale of Deirdre and Naoise.

Fedlimid gets some bad news, a baby is born and Leabharcham heads away for safety.

This is my March Postcard Club illustration! If you’re interested in getting a print in the post (along with new postcards each month) then you can sign up here!

#irish mythology #irish folklore #deirdre #illustration #artists on tumblr #amylouioc art #celtic mythology #irish myths #fantasy illustration #irish #ulster cycle #postcard

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feyspeaker · 2 years

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the faerie king's steed

#horse #unicorn #horses #fantasy art #faerie #fairy #celtic mythology #fantasy horse #watercolor #fey #fae

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