#menantol

Passing through rituals involving holes in stones and trees are widespread in Europe and beyond and are related to rituals that involve looking through a hole to see spirits. In my latest video we look at the passing through rituals associated with megalithic structures in Britain and Ireland, such as the Men-an-Tol in Cornwall through which I passed my own son. I also discuss the arboreal passing through rituals associated with oak and ash trees all over Europe, known as träddragning in Nordic countries. We also look at the related customs of looking through holes among the Sami and the Welsh, the Odinic ritual of looking through an arm akimbo as described in the Viking saga of King Hrólfr Kraki, and at the hagstone or adderstone tradition from Britain and the associated magical practices. Several artists contributed animations to the new video including @efabm whose holed stone images is included here. #menantol #holedstone #passingthrough #cornwall #folklore #megalithic #neolithic #indoeuropean #folkmedicine #magic #hagstone #adderstone #cornishfolklore #orkney #odinstone #Odin #träddragning #holedtree #holytree #holyholes (at Mên-an-Tol) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQN3hoat5ny/?utm_medium=tumblr

CORPUS LUTHEUM λίθος lithesome (relaxin)

Day 7 of @eondineart 's #naturemythmarch ! Today's theme is Stone. There are so many stone monuments, circles etc around britain that it was hard to choose just one. I decided in the end to choose the Men-An-Tol in Cornwall, also known as 'Crick Stone', it consists of four upright stones, with the large circular stone being the most iconic of the lot. This circular stone has been believed in folklore to have magical and curative powers, passing through the hole in the middle was supposed to be what started the curative process and many parents would pass their children through the hole to cure such ailments as rickets and tuburculoses. The hole is also believed to air fertility for both women seeking children and farmers seeking a good harvest. .... I've never been very good at sketching with pencils but it is definitely something i am going to practice more in the coming weeks. Featuring, my stripey legs. .... #folklore #mythology #cornwall #menantol #drawing #sketch #art #pencil #pencildrawing #instaart #artistsoninstagram #stonecircle https://www.instagram.com/p/BvAkPpeFSj7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yjcp0s3u3ahb

Men An Tol sketch | Limited edition fine art print from an original drawing. My sketches start life as hand-drawn graphite images made on cartridge paper. I often work on these with charcoal, oil pastel or Caran d'Ache to create the look I'm after. The artwork is then scanned and finessed digitally ready for fine art printing. This process often referred to as Giclée printing uses the highest standard of printing methods to give gallery quality results that maintain all the details of the original sketch. The graphite pencils I use are Faber-Castel, the oil pastels are Sennelier and the china-graph is Caran d’Ache. The inks are pigment based archive quality (100years+). The heavyweight specialist papers I use are of the best professional quality, having a wonderful surface designed specifically for fine art drawings and illustrations. Very limited editions with only ten per size printed. All artwork is signed and includes a certificate of authenticity. The A5 are 5.8" x 8.25" (14.8cm x 21cm) The A4 are 8.25" x 11.7" (21cm x 29.8cm) The A3 are 11.7" x 16.5" (29.8 cm x 42cm) Custom sizes are available on request up to A2 Original sketches may also be available on request. Frames not included in price. Free shipping on artwork to all destinations. https://www.seanbriggs.co.uk/product/men-an-tol/?feed_id=6765&_unique_id=67e650922f222

Men An Tol #levellers #thelevellers #menantol (at The Old Fruitmarket)

Mên-an-Tol, a Megalithic portal in Cornwall, England. It sits at the junction of several important ley lines. The traditional belief is that it holds the power to heal illnesses. One was to pass through the hole in the stone nine times against the sun. It was also said that at the full moon if a woman passes through the stone seven times backwards, she’ll soon become pregnant. Locals say that there is a supernatural guardian that protects the stones and sometimes offers magical cures or special gifts. It is supposed to be particularly potent for cleansing curses. #happymayday #beltane #menantol #megalith #leylines #sacredsites