Leanan sidhe aesthetic

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Leanan sidhe aesthetic. Get inspired and try out new things.
40 people searched this
·
Last updated 2d
an african woman with pearls on her head

Ode to Joy on Instagram: "Legend says Leanan Sidhe resides under the Irish Sea off the eastern coast of Ireland and sometimes roams the Isle of Man at night as she searches for a new lover. Her lovers are frequently artists, and all who fall under her spell suffer a keen longing in her absence. In return for the depth of emotion she receives, she inspires genius in her loves. They have been likened to candles burning at both ends: incredibly bright, but lacking the endurance of that which…

a painting of a woman with long white hair and flowers in her hair, surrounded by stars

40 x 30 cm acrylic on canvas year : 2017. In Celtic folklore, the leannán sí "Fairy-Lover" is a beautiful woman of the Aos Sí ("people of the barrows") who takes a human lover. Lovers of the leannán sídhe are said to live brief, though highly inspired, lives. The name comes from the Gaelic words for a sweetheart, lover, or concubine and the term for a tumulus or burial mound. The leannán sídhe is generally depicted as a beautiful muse who offers inspiration to an artist in exchange for their…

4

Related interests

Leanan sidhe aesthetic and more

Explore related boards