Cernunnos symbol

Horned god. Symbol of power, virility, the hunt, the Great Spirit or master of animals. In Greek mythology, Osiris was the horned god of fertility, rebirth, and the underworld. In Celtic paganism, the god Cernunnos is depicted with horns. He was the god of fertility, the underworld, animals, life, and wealth.

Cernunnos Sigil Horned Stag, Run Through the Wood, The Wood of Gold and Green Lead Us Down the Ancient Path To Mysteries Unseen Horned Stag, Run Through the Wood, The Wood Both New and Old Teach Us...

Symbol of the solitary wanderer -- the Hermit, the Hanged Man -- whose path transcends. The Stag holds the keys to the Gates and it walks in worlds innumerable. It follows the wild path -- the crooke…

Cernunnos is a Celtic god associated with nature, fertility, and the wilderness. He is depicted as a horned deity, symbolizing his connection to the natural world. As the Lord of the Forest, he promotes growth, renewal, and abundance. Cernunnos represents masculine energy, strength, and is a guardian of the animals and the wild. He serves as a guide and mediator between humans and nature, embodying the untamed forces of the natural realm.

I recently came across the above image by Amdhuscias. It's quite beautiful, don't you think? It depicts the antlered (or horned) god Cernunnos (KER-noo-nos) of Celtic mythology. Upon seeing it I was reminded of something I read of this god (or archetype) in my friend Ed Sellner's book The Double: Male Eros, Friendships, and Mentoring – From Gilgamesh to Kerouac. Shortly after, while researching my post on the pagan origins of All Saints Day, I came across an insightful perspective on…