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Awen
Awen is a Welsh and Celtic concept of divine inspiration or spiritual illumination, traditionally associated with poetic genius and creative flow. In Celtic mythology, it appears as three sacred drops from Ceridwen's magical cauldron—a transformative force tied to both wisdom and danger.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche treats Awen as a model for how inspiration works—sudden, uncontrollable, and often arriving through accident or transgression rather than deserving. The connection between Awen and poison becomes central: true creative force cannot be sanitized or safely contained, making it inherently risky for those who receive it.
🐇 Rabbit Hole
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Celtic mythologyCeltic mythology encompasses the religious beliefs, deities, and narrative traditions of ancient Celtic peoples, particularly those of Ireland, Wales, and Britain. These myths feature gods, magical beings, and transformative stories that bridge the material and spiritual worlds.poison symbolismPoison in symbolism represents transformation through toxic or dangerous means—a substance that kills or corrupts, but also catalyzes change, wisdom, or illumination through its very danger.inspiration
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