Brigid

Brigid's Hair-Scythe Inspired by the Celtic Goddess Brigid. Goddess of spring, healing, and metal-smithing A walk through the art: On the top of the scythe blade a pair of linnets are perched on an oak branch. In Celtic tradition Linnets are seen as heralds of spring and good fortune. They, and other small song birds such as larks are often called "Brigid's birds" or "Bride's birds". The oak is the "King of Trees" and is a bridge between earth and the spiritual world. It symbolizes courage, wisdom, and truth. Brigid's Cross (Cros Bhríde) is a traditional Irish symbol associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare. It is woven from straw or rushes, traditionally on February 1st to mark the beginning of Imbolc, or spring, and hung over doorways for protection against evil, hunger, and fire. "Why is Brigid's Cross on a piece inspired by the Goddess Bridget?" you ask because they are two different beings. I included it because Christian monks syncretized the pagan Brigid with their nun, St. Brig