Moore Hall, Co. Mayo with its beautiful surroundings parkland, woodland and wild walled garden. Couldn't resist the story teller's seat for Kirsty Hartsiotis ๐ช๐บ, with owl looking on for Liz Dobson (and all lovers of #OwlishMonday ) and the swathe of Ragged Robin for Ragged Robin
The owl is often associated with the Roman goddess Minerva and the Greek goddess Athena - both goddesses of wisdom. But others believe owls are witches in disguise #OwlishMonday (image by me - this guy, Ash, was a sweetie)
Double sided owl tea strainer buff.ly/3BR18yh #teafortwo #teatime #giftideas #owls #animals #gifts #etsyfinds #etsyshop #handmade gifts #handmade #owlishmonday #teadrink #tealovers
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Sharing a small portion of my Owl-philately. These are all used. But now I am shifting to mints. #owls #owlphilately #owlcollection #birdsphilately #philately #stampcollection
'cherry trees in bloom--
yet some folks
are tired of them' (Issa)
๐จ Takahashi Biho
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#Owlishmonday
English folklore views owls as both wise and eerie creatures. They're associated with magic, mystery, and even death. From guiding lost souls to foretelling bad luck, owls have left their mark on the enchanting tales of the English countryside. #EnglishFolklore โฆ
In Welsh legend the magician Gwydion takes revenge on his own creation, Blodeuwedd, a woman made from flowers, for her plan to murder her husband. He turns her into the first owl, cursed forever more to be in the darkness of night. #MythologyMonday #OwlishMonday
RT for #OwlishMonday #Roman double-sided bone comb with an owl design
Found #Cirencester #Gloucestershire 1972
#Roman Britain #Archaeology
'And thou shalt not lose thy name, but shalt be always called Blodeuwedd' (Mabinogion)
๐จ Erica Williams
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