A visit to Dublin would not be complete without a visit to Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. The manuscript contains the writings of the Four Gospels, but is most well known for its artwork. It is elaborately decorated in Celtic knot work as well as images depicting the life of Jesus. The Old Library at Trinity College was Cinnia’s next visit. This place is magnificent. I could get lost in here for weeks. This is a book lover’s paradise. I don’t even know where to begin. Cinnia wandered through the Long Room mouth-agape. She made her way to the book of Kells wanting to see the illustrations first hand. Celtic knots are prevalent features of manuscripts, cemetery crosses, and other ancient sites. The trinity knot is one of the most recognized. It’s believed to have varied symbolic meanings:
For me this journey is about the rebirth of the creative through nurturing the body, mind, and spirit. Today I’ll work on my mind and explore some of the amazing collections here.
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4/13/2016 08:55:36 pm
I la-la-love the fact that you reference a trinity of ideas for the trinity knot—all spiritual in nature but encompassing (and respecting) different perspectives. As a woman, I connect strongly with the maiden, mother, crone ... and I'm a definite lover of fairy tales. All belief is based in mythology and tales handed down in some form or another, so, for me, the stories are also sacred in their own right/rite.
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Nilanjana Bose
4/15/2016 08:17:43 am
Haven't visited Dublin yet, love Celtic knotwork designs, especially jewellery.The interconnectedness of things is a cornerstone of ancient Indian philosophy as well.
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Darcy
4/15/2016 03:27:39 pm
Thanks for stopping and visiting. I am currently planning a trip to Ireland which has largely inspired the story for the A to Z Challenge. I can't wait to go - there is so much to see and hopefully I will come home with many more tales to tell. Happy Friday and Happy Writing to you all!
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