Look What I Made: Blodeuwedd

For Blodeuwedd, I painted an owl with the flowers which were used to create Blodeuwedd.  Chest of hawthorn, belly of nettle, sides of cockle, wings of oak, feet of bean, head of meadowsweet, nose of broom, eyes of primrose, and ears of chestnut. The owl figure represents Blodeuwedd once she's been turned into an owl....

Honoring Blodeuwedd

How is She significant in your life? To me, Blodeuwedd signifies transformation which I have done a lot of over the past few years. I am still growing, learning, and blooming in my personal life and transforming into… well… I guess only time will tell what kind of butterfly I will be when I emerge...

Blodeuwedd Correspondences

  Meaning of Name Flower-Face Area(s) of Influence Growth, Strength, Independence, Freedom Name Variations Blodeuedd, Blodewedd Attributes Maiden Goddess of Summer, Breaking free, Self-realization Culture of Origin Celtic/Welsh Festivals, Sabbats & Holy Days Beltane, MidSummer, Lughnasadh, Yule Crystals & Gemstones Agate, amber, beryl, bloodstone, diamond, garnet Herbs & Flowers Any flowering plant but particularly broom,...

Blodeuwedd

Blodeuwedd is a Welsh Goddess whose name is also spelled Blodeuedd or Blodewedd which means "Flower-Face." "Blodeuwedd" is also the name of the owl.  She is known for both her magickal creation as well as her deceit and everlasting punishment for what she had done. Blodeuwedd represents temporary beauty and the beautiful bloom that comes...