Thirteen Horses

THIRTEEN HORSES AS A SYMBOL

Thirteen horses is an allusion to the foundation of human kind. Recently, it has been observed that the symbolism of the thirteen horses is associated with a common thread which ties together the cultural and religious experiences of the global population. It has been speculated by some that this symbolism holds the key to balance within the individual and societal experience. Some have even attested to the transformative nature that the symbol holds for their life.

Thirteen horses as a symbol has only recently reappeared in public awareness. It is an ancient Viking symbol, a reference to it is to be found in Michael Crichton's "The 13th Warrior".

NOTE: The artist community has long been aware of the power embodied by the Thirteen Horses. ""Thirteen Horses - The Journey" is about my journey of self discovery; taking the leap of becoming a full-time artist after decades of working as an art educator and museum administrator. I have used horses in my art work to represent both life's journey and as a metaphorical representation of women in general. They embody for me great beauty and strength, qualities we as women, covet for ourselves. In "Thirteen Horses," I explore the range of emotions encountered on a quest for a new life and an artistic voice. The 13 horses speak for me." Cite:http://www.harmonyfineart.com/id162.html. See also: http://www.prlog.org/10054430-nan-jacobsohn-thirteen-horses-the-journey-celebrates-women-and-self-discovery.html

THIRTEEN

The number thirteen (13) has historically be the subject of attention throughout a majority of cultures. For example, in Norse mythology the god Loki became the thirteenth attendee of an honorary banquet which was being held in Valhalla for Baldur. In this role as the thirteenth, and uninvited, attendee Loki became pivotal in the fate of Baldur. Similarly, the last supper was attended by twelve disciples and Christ. As such, the symbolic meaning of Christ as the thirteenth attendee can be clearly seen. In Greek mythology, Zeus is the thirteenth of the gods. In examining the Egyptian pantheon one quickly sees that thirteen becomes pivotal in the cycle of life when recounting that Osiris was cut into fourteen pieces, of which only thirteen were recovered. Simply stated, a rigorous survey of recorded and oral history reveals the number thirteen to commonly possesses the qualities of:

Realization
Renaissance
Resurrection
Lifecycle
Knowledge
Illumination
Totality
Power

HORSE

Horses are often depicted a powerful animal symbol. For example, the Horseman's Word was considered to have access to certain powers through association with horses. In addition, in Nordic mythology that Loki, the thirteenth banquet attendee, takes the form of a female horse and becomes the mother of Odin's eight-legged horse

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