Celtic Art was much influenced by mythology and nature. Animals are often featured in stylised form and the swan, the 'spirit bird', was especially revered. The most well known mythological tale featuring swans is that of the 'Children of Lir', a king of the Tuatha deDannan. His four children change into swans to escape their jealous step-mother and spend 300 years on three Loughs before being turned back into human form.
Hand Cast in White Bronze
