White Hare of Howden
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14K Gold White Hare of
Howden pendant 1"...$250
The White Hare of Howden is a traditional Irish folk song which tells of the white hare, a near mythical beastie so fast even the swiftest of greyhounds can never catch it. I think this was probably based on an ancient tale about the daughter of an Ard Righ (High King) of Ireland. She was the most beautiful woman, but wild in spirit, and all the men for years paid court to her. Not willing to give herself into the power of any man and being fleet of foot, she gave the young swains, literally and figuratively, a run for their lives. After years of this, the King decided enough. At the feast of Beltaine he decreed any man, noble or serf, who could catch his daughter would be the man to marry her. This did not set well with the lass, so she went to the wise-woman and asked for a magick drink to make her as fast as a hare. Well, the auld witch was getting up in years and misheard what the young woman asked. So on the day of the race, the princess drank drown the foul smelling brew. Instead of being as fleet as a rabbit, she turned into one! None of the men could catch this swift hare and the greyhounds gave chase. Terrified, she ran deep into the woods until she was finally snared in a trap. When the woodsman came to check, he found not his supper, but the most beautiful princess in the land. He carried her back to the King, who being true to his word saw the couple promptly married. Since the woodsman was as handsome as the princess was beautiful, she did not mind at all.
The White Hare of Howden design was inspired when we heard the traditional Irish folksong of the same name sung by Beth Patterson. Beth has released a new CD called 'Caught in the Act' which includes this wonderful old song. You can find out more about Beth and order her CD by selecting this link:
Add a 2MM black satin or 1.5MM Greek leather necklace
with sterling silver findings by using the link below.
Sterling White Hare of
Howden Loop Earrings 1"...$40
Sterling White Hare of
Howden Pendant 1 3/4"...$55
We will no longer be offering the White Hare of Howden cuff bracelet for retail sale. The last one we have in stock will be donated to Greyhounds Reach the Beach 2008 for the brunch raffle, so buy lots of tickets to support canine osteosarcoma research!
Sterling White Hare of
Howden Brooch 1 3/4"...$55
Sterling White Hare of
Howden post earrings 1"...$40
Sterling White Hare of
Howden charm 1"...$25
Sterling White Hare of
Howden cuff links 1"...$50
Sterling White Hare of
Howden tie tac 1"...$30
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