Declan killen small salmon of knowledge pendant house of. It was the place where the salmon of knowledge was captured and imparted its wisdom to fionn maccumhaill. Gain wisdom with our favorite salmon of knowledge themed jewelry. Silver salmon of knowledge irish pendant delivered from ireland in 59 days. Salmon of knowledge october 4, 2014 the only words i can think of to describe how the homecoming set went were once uttered by julius caesar, himself. Who ever caught and ate this fish would absorb eternal knowledge. Custom jewelry salmon of knowledge claddagh design. It is sometimes identified with fintan mac bochra, who was known as the wise and was once transformed into a salmon. Fionn is one of the greatest heroes of celtic mythology and it all came about because of a remarkable salmon. Representing the story of the salmon of knowledge, this pendant draws. The salmon of knowledge features prominently in the fenian cycle of irish mythology. This stunning piece of jewelry is inspired from this ancient fable.
Sterling silver salmon of knowledge pendant, made in ireland. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sterling silver salmon of knowledge pendant the irish store. This age old irish legend forms the inspiration for this stunning celtic pendant by the award winning irish jeweler and goldsmith, declan killen. Salmon of knowledge the legend of the salmon of knowledge or salmon of wisdom bradan feasa, is the ancient tale of fionn mac cumhail, mac, meaning son of who was the leader of a heroic band of warriors and hunters called the fianna. Our wide selection is elegible for free shipping and free returns. Find items like irish necklace sterling silver the legend of the salmon of knowledge pendant at. Sterling silver salmon of knowledge celtic brooch the. The salmon ate the hazelnuts from the well of wisdom, the poet finnegas caught the salmon in the river boyne which was eaten by the young fionn mac cumhail, thus giving him all the knowledge in the world. Declan killen solmon of knowledge pendant, handmade and hallmarked in dublin city centre. Buy solvar silver and gold plated salmon of knowledge pendant necklace and other pendants at. Declan killen small salmon of knowledge pendant house.
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