In Irish legend and Celtic folklore there is a goddess of horses - Epona to the Gauls and Rhiannon to the Welsh. She was a deity of great power in a culture whose survival relied on the strength and stamina of the horse. A central figure in their rituals, she was often depicted as three horses interwoven in a Celtic knot.
In the 6th century monastic city of Glendalough are remnants of Epona - sculptures of three horses, 1000 years old, hiding amidst the ruins. In Ireland today the horses are still revered. A visit to the Irish National Thoroughbred Facility affirms the famous love this nation continues to feel for the horse. |
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