Evergreen is the Mistletoe
Mistletoe symbolizes peace, love, and protection across cultures. The Greeks, Norse, and Celts regarded it as sacred, associated with fertility and healing, and gathered it for its magical properties during the winter solstice. Today, it’s a cherished Christmas tradition, representing reconciliation and love, especially when couples kiss beneath it. Its significance in holiday celebrations underscores its importance through generations.
Scrimshaw and Its 'Predecessors'
The Eyes on the Waves
Follow the Flying Dutchman
Pileus, Phrygian, Witch’s Hat - Moving to Freedom
Explore the evolving history of the shape and meaning of the Pileus and Phrygian cap. If there was an evolutionary tree of hats, can we trace the witch's hat back to the ancient world? Follow me while I take a detour down a widing road of freedom and cultural acceptance.