Nechtain
2006
by Eric Whollem
earth pigments in acrylic emulsion on earthenware
Collection of the artist
4 1/8"
Photo copyright by the artist.
THE WELL OF SEGAIS
In the legends of old Ireland the Well of Segais is
very famous. It was the source of the Salmons of
Knowledge who spread poetic and mythic inspiration
among the Celtic people.
Nechtain was guardian of the well. His wife Boand
ultimately broke the bounds of the well and released
the enchanted salmons into the River Boyne.
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See my posts on CELTIC MYTH:
BELOW IS A VIDEO
THAT FEATURES MORE OF MY
CERAMIC SCULPTURES
ERIC WHOLLEM
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Celtic mythology, anthropology.
