Aisling of The Ash
Our Ash is a broad, spreading, deciduous tree. Rapid growth and the ability to re-sprout after being cut down makes her a valuable, renewable tree. The seeds are known as keys. Ash is used to make many things including the hurling stick, An Camán. Druid’s wands were often made from ash.
Aisling, Queen of the forest is also called the Tree of Life or The World Tree. In the Táin, Queen Maeve planted her horse whip, made from Ash. Everywhere it was planted it was called Bíle Maeve or The Sacred Tree of Maeve. Three of the five greatest trees of ancient Ireland were ash: The Bile Tortan in Co Meath. The Craeb Daithi in Co Westmeath. The Craeb Uisnig in Uisneach, Co. Westmeath.This 'Tree of Enchantment' was sacred to Lugh and The Goddess Eriu is said to be buried there in the heart of Mide.
Lillymay`s new teacher is caled Aisling!From Joni Clarke
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