Notes

In Irish folklore, alder is also known as the tree of the faeries, who in many Irish tales live and hide in alder trees.

Yew is typically associated with the dead and is often found in graveyards. The Druids saw yew trees as the guardians of the dead.

The hyacinth flower is a symbol of sorrow and pain. They’re common funeral flowers because of this meaning. In ancient Greek lore, Hyacinthus is accidentally killed by Apollo, and from his blood grows the Hyacinth flower.

The crescent moon is often seen as a symbol of death, usually associated with the dark forces of the night. This symbol appears frequently in art and literature, often representing death, darkness, and mystery.

Wolves were symbols of death in Ancient Greece and Rome. They were associated with Hades, the god of the underworld, and symbols of death and destruction.

The triple spiral is a Celtic symbol that is believed to represent the three stages of life: birth, death, and rebirth. It also represents the cycle of life and death.

White animals appearing in Sussex at night are a sign of death.

In some Native American cultures, the owl is a symbol of death.In native European folklore, it is a bad omen if a sparrow flies into someone's house. This is considered a sign of impending death.





ronga tiiva alla poe, vaikselt hinga
end sa peida hundi kasukasse
öökulli huige las matab su nutu
pisarad jugapuu juurtele vala

she hid under the wings of ravens
breathed quietly
the roots of the yew shall gather her tears
the palest of wolves shall carry her home
the crescent lighting the way

she hid beneath the hyacinths blooming
ached silently
the roots of the yew gathered her tears
breathed quietly
the palest of wolves shall carry her home
the crescent mourning still


she hid beneath the hyacinths blooming
ached silently
she wept underneath the yew tree looming
breathed quietly
the palest of wolves carried her home
and the crescent rose, still

ugh whatever

the hoots of the owl shall cover her cries