The legend of the Salmon of Knowledge is about a fabled salmon who ate nine hazelnuts from nine hazel trees that had fallen into the well of wisdom. The salmon gained all the knowledge of the world, and it was believed that whoever ate the fish would then gain this knowledge. Finegas, the poet, tried to catch the fish, and was finally successful after seven years. He instructed his servant to cook it, but under no circumstance, he should not to eat the fish. Fionn, the servant, cooked the fish but burned his fingers while turning the fish. As he sucked his thumb to alleviate the pain, all the knowledge of the world passed onto him. From then on, Fionn just had to bite his finger to access knowledge. He went on to become the leader of the ” Fianna” the famed Heroes of Ireland
Welsh, Scotts and Scandinavians all have similar stories but with usually different creatures.
Celtic symbols not only honor the spirit of the Irish, but they also honor those of Welsh, Scottish, British and anyone with Celtic ancestry. When it comes to attributing a specific meaning to each symbol that exists, very little is known. Most of the meanings attributed to these symbols are just figments of the imagination and works of pure speculation. The best part about the mystical aura surrounding Celtic symbols is the basic belief that each and every design or shape holds a secret meaning that is waiting to be exposed and revealed.
** All pieces are hand-carved out of mahogany wood. Variations in wood color and markings are to be expected due to the natural characteristics of wood.
