Druantia
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Druantia is a goddess associated mostly with trees. Three trees that are most often associated with her are fir, oak, and evergreen.
In pagan mythology Druantia is a fir tree goddess.
Her name is believed to be derived from the Celtic word for oak trees, "drus" or "deru".[1] She is known as "Queen of the Druids". She is a goddess of fertility for both plants & humans, ruling over sexual activities & passion. She also rules protection, trees, protection of trees, knowledge, creativity.[2]
Archetypally she is an aspect of the eternal mother as seen in the evergreen boughs.
[edit] References
- ^ Jane Gifford (2006). The Wisdom of Trees. Springer. p. 146. ISBN 1397814020.
- ^ D.J. Conway (2006). Celtic Magic. Seventeenth Printing. p. 109. ISBN 0875421369.
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