Karen Korkuc has incorporated animals, Tree of Life and wheat into her pysanky.
Horses mean strength and victory, a tribute to our Scythian ancestors who first domesticated them, and essentially lived on their backs. As well as enjoying mare's milk and cheese. I always think of how cheese was probably invented by carrying milk on horseback! See my last newsletter for Easter cheese, Hrudka, recipe.
Stags are nobility and protection, as well as gratitude for all the nutrition and tools that can be derived from deer.
Fish are essentially symbol of Christian faith. It was secret symbol among early Christians. Originally, fish represented abundance of food. They are often source of help in our folk tales.
Tree of Life is protection and favour by Nature, and endless growth.
Karen has written a symbol you don't see often, a trylyst, or "three leaf". This is also ancient sun symbol in green for resurrection and new life.
Wheat blesses crops and community. Grains of wheat are individual souls in community.
Click button below for not only my recipes, but instructions for krashanky, Easter eggs with vegetable dyes!
