Community Project idea: Celtic Animals
Hey there, lovelies!
Around this time in the last two years, we all joined forces and participated in the Merlin zodiac project and the tarot card project.
Will anyone be interested in participating in a Merlin Celtic Animal Project this year?
There's also the Celtic Tree Astrology, but it can be a little hard to incorporate trees into all the artworks.
If there are people interested, we can start pairing up each character with their animals and figure out the length of time needed to complete this project and etc.
I've read the characteristics of each animal and tried to pair them with who I think fits the descriptions and animal best. What do you guys think?
*includes season 4 characters
26 AnimalsDescriptionPossible CharacterRatSly aggressive creatures who can track down whatever they seek, defending themselves with great ferociousness.AredianBearThe word "arth", which means "bear", is the root word for the name Arthur. Strength, stamina, confidence, authority, nurturing and protection.ArthurOwlThe word "cailleach" means "owl". Guide to and through the Underworld, a creature of keen sight in darkness, and a silent and swift hunter. CailleachButterflyDreamer, cheery, friendly and magnetically bright. Empathetic, and would never intentionally harm anyone.ElenaBadger Unyielding in the face of danger and is noted for its tenacity and courage. ElyanCatQuick minded, good reasoning abilities, a knack for seeing the underside of things, kind, humanitarian, creative, strong protector.Freya (Alternate form: feline)EagleWisdom and long life, strength, keen sight, and the knowledge of magic. GaiusHawk/FalconCare deeply for wisdom, sharing knowledge with others, generous, integrity and philosophical. Geoffrey of MonmouthSwanSpiritually evolved, eloquent, keen eye for beauty, very refined and noble, perceptive, organized and tasteful.YgraineHorseEndurance, faithfulness, exuberant, naturally competitive, confident, good navigation, gregarious, and openly charming (even flirty).GwaineOtterStrong protector, wise, finding inner treasures/talents, faithfulness, and the ability to recover from any crisis. HunithDeer/StagSwiftness, gentleness, high ideals, integrity, aspirations, patient, proud, naturally noble, believe in righteous hard work. LancelotHound/WolfTracking skill, companionship. Intelligent, strong sense of purpose, fearless, brave and they rarely compromise. LeonCrow Ill-omened, it was also considered to be skillful, cunning, single-minded, and a bringer of knowledge. Lord AgravaineBlackbirdTheir singing puts the listener in to a sleep or trance which enables her/him to go to the Otherworlds. Mary/Lady HelenDragonThe dragon symbolized the power of the Elements, especially that of the Earth, but also of the treasure of the subconscious mind. Merlin (+ Great Dragon?)AdderWisdom, reincarnation, and cunning. Cool exterior but are infinitely lively and curious.MordredLynxDeep secrets and hidden knowledge, divinatory skills, psychic senses. MorganaFoxCunning, slyness, and make fools out of those who hunts it. Watch the motivations and movements of others while remaining unobserved.MorgauseCraneMagic, shamanic travel, learning and keeping secrets, reaching deeper mysteries and truths.NimuehBullPhysical and mental strength, virility and fertility, strong, loving, stable and highly intuitive.PercivalSeahorseFlexible, versatile, resourceful, sharp mind, changeable, but they always come back around to a level of high charisma. SophiaGriffinStrength, discretion and seeing the truth, great magic and power.The Fisher KingBoarVictory and bravery, courageous, fierce, and naturally commanded the respect of its hunters. UtherWrenFreshness, and opening to new insights, natural care giver, calm in the midst of stormy weather. High sense of responsibility and moral integrity. Gwen
Feel free to slam the idea, suggest more characters to represent each animal, suggest more animals to represent each character, or share your thoughts about the theme. Your comments will be very helpful! <3
Some Links:
Celtic Animal Allies
Celtic Animal Signs
Around this time in the last two years, we all joined forces and participated in the Merlin zodiac project and the tarot card project.
Will anyone be interested in participating in a Merlin Celtic Animal Project this year?
There's also the Celtic Tree Astrology, but it can be a little hard to incorporate trees into all the artworks.
If there are people interested, we can start pairing up each character with their animals and figure out the length of time needed to complete this project and etc.
I've read the characteristics of each animal and tried to pair them with who I think fits the descriptions and animal best. What do you guys think?
*includes season 4 characters
26 AnimalsDescriptionPossible CharacterRatSly aggressive creatures who can track down whatever they seek, defending themselves with great ferociousness.AredianBearThe word "arth", which means "bear", is the root word for the name Arthur. Strength, stamina, confidence, authority, nurturing and protection.ArthurOwlThe word "cailleach" means "owl". Guide to and through the Underworld, a creature of keen sight in darkness, and a silent and swift hunter. CailleachButterflyDreamer, cheery, friendly and magnetically bright. Empathetic, and would never intentionally harm anyone.ElenaBadger Unyielding in the face of danger and is noted for its tenacity and courage. ElyanCatQuick minded, good reasoning abilities, a knack for seeing the underside of things, kind, humanitarian, creative, strong protector.Freya (Alternate form: feline)EagleWisdom and long life, strength, keen sight, and the knowledge of magic. GaiusHawk/FalconCare deeply for wisdom, sharing knowledge with others, generous, integrity and philosophical. Geoffrey of MonmouthSwanSpiritually evolved, eloquent, keen eye for beauty, very refined and noble, perceptive, organized and tasteful.YgraineHorseEndurance, faithfulness, exuberant, naturally competitive, confident, good navigation, gregarious, and openly charming (even flirty).GwaineOtterStrong protector, wise, finding inner treasures/talents, faithfulness, and the ability to recover from any crisis. HunithDeer/StagSwiftness, gentleness, high ideals, integrity, aspirations, patient, proud, naturally noble, believe in righteous hard work. LancelotHound/WolfTracking skill, companionship. Intelligent, strong sense of purpose, fearless, brave and they rarely compromise. LeonCrow Ill-omened, it was also considered to be skillful, cunning, single-minded, and a bringer of knowledge. Lord AgravaineBlackbirdTheir singing puts the listener in to a sleep or trance which enables her/him to go to the Otherworlds. Mary/Lady HelenDragonThe dragon symbolized the power of the Elements, especially that of the Earth, but also of the treasure of the subconscious mind. Merlin (+ Great Dragon?)AdderWisdom, reincarnation, and cunning. Cool exterior but are infinitely lively and curious.MordredLynxDeep secrets and hidden knowledge, divinatory skills, psychic senses. MorganaFoxCunning, slyness, and make fools out of those who hunts it. Watch the motivations and movements of others while remaining unobserved.MorgauseCraneMagic, shamanic travel, learning and keeping secrets, reaching deeper mysteries and truths.NimuehBullPhysical and mental strength, virility and fertility, strong, loving, stable and highly intuitive.PercivalSeahorseFlexible, versatile, resourceful, sharp mind, changeable, but they always come back around to a level of high charisma. SophiaGriffinStrength, discretion and seeing the truth, great magic and power.The Fisher KingBoarVictory and bravery, courageous, fierce, and naturally commanded the respect of its hunters. UtherWrenFreshness, and opening to new insights, natural care giver, calm in the midst of stormy weather. High sense of responsibility and moral integrity. Gwen
Feel free to slam the idea, suggest more characters to represent each animal, suggest more animals to represent each character, or share your thoughts about the theme. Your comments will be very helpful! <3
Some Links:
Celtic Animal Allies
Celtic Animal Signs