Ireland - Éire - Ériu
This design was inspired by the island of Ireland and its name Éire in Gaeilge. Éire comes from Ériu who with her two sisters Banbha and Fodhla formed a triple deity, representing the dimensions of the divine feminine. They were descended from the spiritual tribe of the Tuatha Dé Danann a race of supernatural beings. Ériu is seen as goddess of the land. In the design process I textured the silver to create a Spiral from the centre of Ireland. This represents the central hill of Uisneach 'the mystical navel of Ireland', upon which rested a great stone Ail na Míreann said to mark the meeting point of Ireland’s provinces. This “royal” site plays a central role in the stories of the Tuatha dé Danaan and is said to be the burial place of Ériu.
This pendant measure 30mm from Malin to Mizen and 20mm west to east. It comes with an 18" chain, and inspiration story card and Banshee Silver box