Celtic Sunspots

ink drawing on 9″×11″ sketchbook paper coloured on computer
The pagan Celts revered the sun as an extremely powerful symbol, associated with healing, fertility and a source of life. In the days of ancient Britain, where the weather was harsh and survival was far from guaranteed, its warmth and light was a source of inspiration.

Sunspots Tshirt on Zazzle
Belenus
In Celtic mythology, Belenus (also Belenos) was a deity worshipped in Gaul, Cisalpine Gaul, Britain and Celtic areas of Austria and Spain. He was the Celtic sun god and had shrines from Aquileia on the Adriatic to Kirkby Lonsdale in England. The etymology of the name is unclear. Suggestions include "shining one, “the bright one” and “henbane god”.