The red deer have always been associated with
the faeries. While these timid creatures are easily startled by every new sight
and noise, they do not start in surprise when one of the good folk appears in
their forest home. This young fawn was making his way through the heather and
woodland flowers when he heard Helleborine's call, and he turns to listen to her
voice. She has a task for him where a light footfall is needed, and a gentle
disposition. She can trust the Fawn, but the fawn will also have to trust
Helleborine, the Reverie of dreams and desires -- Would you?
Ancient Scandinavian tales say that four deer browse
the foliage of the world-tree, eating away the buds (hours), blossoms (days) and
branches (seasons). No wonder artist Robert Glover found the time slipping
through his hands when he was making this fawn!
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