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Celtic Horses Brooch
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Celtic Horses Brooch is exquisitely designed large brooch adorned with three spirited horses on a background of knot work. The Celtic Horse Brooch is crafted from antique pewter. Made in USA. The Celtic Horse Brooch measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter.
The Celtic horse was associated with fertility and vitality. White, black and red horses were particularly sacred to the Celts and were believed to have supernatural abilities. Under Roman influence, the Celtic horse became associated with the sun, war, and healing. War, sky and sun gods of the Gauls are portrayed mounted on horseback.
Although little is known about these deities, their association with the horse has been assumed to be a reflection of the importance of the horse in war, religion and the economy. The horse was vital to the Celts for military power, as well as for prestige, civilian economy and ritual. The worldly importance of the horse endowed it with admiration, sacredness and supernatural powers, and it was admired for beauty, strength, speed and sexual vigour.
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