We often get inquiries
as to what the meaning of "Myrddin Crow" is. Well it is based
on the following; the
mythology of Myrddin Wyltt and the infamous landfowl the Crow; Two beings
rich with mythology and folklore.
Like the Crow and Myrddin Wyltt, Myrddin Crow Designs draws its creativity
from such diverse wells of
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The Origin of Myrddin
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Myrddin Wyllt (pronounced [murθ?n
wu?t]) or Merlinus Caledonensis is a figure in medieval Welsh legend,
known as a prophet and a madman.
He is the most important prototype for the modern composite image of
Merlin, the wizard from Arthurian legend.
Myrddin Wyllt appears to have been an
historical person living in 6th century Britain. He was probably born
sometime around AD 540. He is said to
have had a twin sister called Gwendydd or Gwenddydd. Myrddin Wyllt is
said to have gone mad after a certain battle in AD 573.
He fled into the forest and lived with the animals. There he is said
to have found his gift of prophecy.
Myrddin reportedly prophesied that he
himself would die by falling, stabbing, and drowning. This was fulfilled
when a gang of jeering shepherds
drove him off a cliff, where he was impaled on a stake left by fishermen,
and died with his head below water.
His grave is reputed to lie near the River Tweed in the village of Drumelzier
near Selkirk, although nothing remains above ground level at the site
The Crow
From the wonder of birds . com
The remarkable Crows and Ravens have
roles in legends and myths worldwide. Their wisdom, intelligence and
flying powers were
used by Ancient Gods and Kings. These birds and superstitions surrounding
them also played a role in the day-to-day lives of people.
In the Nordic mythology the Raven symbolizes
wisdom. The God Odin had two Ravens called Hugin and Munin who flew
around
gathering news of happenings in the world, and sat on the God's shoulders
telling him of what they had seen.
The Greek God Apollo considered the Raven to be a sacred bird.
King Arthur of the English tale of Camelot
and the Round Table was said to have not died but have been transformed
by magic into a
Raven or Crow, although other stories, particularly in Cornwall say
Arthur was turned into a Chough or a Puffin.
Legend says that if all the living Ravens leave the Tower of London,
a catastrophic end will come to the English monarchy, and the
Tower of London will fall. The "Beefeaters" who run the Tower
therefore keep a group of Ravens there - just in case!
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