This is actually to illustrate Wayland's Smithy, a megalithic chambered tomb which was interpreted by the Saxons as being the work of Wayland, one of their gods, who was indeed a smith. Legend has it that if you left a horse tethered outside overnight, along with some small change (had to get that in somehow), the horse would have been shod by the morning.
There is another, extremely lurid tale also connected with Wayland the smith, but I won't go into that now.
6 comments:
You story and illustration drew me in to the mysterious. Very nice.
yay. i love wayland's smithy, though i find the similarity to wayland smithers in the simpsons name abit disturbing.... that sort of coincidence must *mean* something...
love the magical touch!!
This is wonderful and has a magical flair! I really know nothing about Wayland Smith but i am now intrigued and hope to know more! Great work Cas
The Vale of the White Horse is one of my favourite places. Ive never been to the smithy though. I visit all the local neolithic burial chamber's round my area.
I even know of a couple of menhirs that were never actually excavated by Wiliam Borlase!
...well it beats stamp collecting.
Loving your work as usual.
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Very cool! What a great style.
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