To the Sunrise

Гимн пифагорейцев восходящему солнцу

This is a lovely painting by Fyodor Bronnikov, and it hangs in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. I have given the title in Russian, above. In English, it is "The Hymn of the Pythagoreans to the Rising Sun." I have always loved this painting. It reminded me of being trained by a Druidess, when young, to Chant to the Four Corners of the Day. By the way, "Druid" is the proper ancient term for both a female and male Druid. Druidess was not used until the 18th century or so. Still, I like it. "Druid Priestess" would do just as well. Anyway, I may have this painting reproduced on canvas in years to come.

*** Blessed be to those who serve the Great Mother and the Horned Father.

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