Arch-Druid holding sceptre, crowned with oak leaves. Druid holds Crescent (Caed-Rai-Re)

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Arch-Druid holding sceptre, crowned with oak leaves. Druid holds Crescent (Caed-Rai-Re)

Arch-Druid holding sceptre, crowned with oak leaves. Druid holds Crescent (Caed-Rai-Re) representing first quarter of Moon. Robes white for holiness. At bottom are gold Crescent found in Ireland and sacred gold hook for cutting mistletoe. Aquatint 1815

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1815 Aquatint Bottom Celtic Crescent Crowned Cutting Found Gold Holds Hook Ireland Leaves Moon Priest Quarter Representing Robes Sacred Sceptre Arch Druid Druid Holiness Mistletoe

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1815, we are transported back in time to witness the sacred rituals of a Celtic Arch-Druid. The distinguished figure stands tall, holding a sceptre adorned with intricate carvings and crowned with majestic oak leaves. A symbol of wisdom and strength, the oak leaves represent the deep-rooted connection between druids and nature. The Arch-Druid's attire is strikingly pure, draped in white robes that signify holiness within their religious practices. With reverence, he holds a crescent-shaped object known as Caed-Rai-Re, representing the first quarter of the Moon. This celestial emblem carries profound significance for these ancient priests who revered lunar cycles as divine guidance. At the bottom of this enchanting image lie two precious artifacts: a golden Crescent discovered in Ireland and an equally sacred gold hook used for cutting mistletoe. These objects hold immense spiritual value within Druidic traditions. Through the artistry of aquatint technique employed by British artists during that era, every detail comes alive on this historical print. It serves as a window into an age-old religion steeped in mysticism and reverence for nature's wonders. This remarkable photograph offers us a glimpse into an extraordinary moment frozen in time—a testament to human fascination with spirituality and our enduring quest for understanding our place within the cosmos.

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