Myths and Legends

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The Queen of Hearts	The Trickster detail view
Fire Earth	Earth, Wind & Fire
The elements of earth, wind and fire are archetypal images in many philosophies and worldviews. They are an explanation for patterns seen in nature and as a representation of things we cannot see in ourselves: our souls, our spirits, our minds and our hearts.	Earth is that which grounds us, keeps us steady and connected. Wind is that which frees us, fills our hearts with love and our souls with music. Fire is that which inspires us, pushes us in new directions and ignites a passion for living life to its fullest.	Wind
The Moirae, in Greek mythology, were the white-robed personifications of destiny. They controlled the metaphorical thread of life of every mortal from birth to death. Clotho spun the thread of life from her distaff onto her spindle. With this thread, her sisters measured the life allotted to each person and cut the thread at the time of each person’s death.	Clotho
	Mother Nature – Fall	The decorative pieces on Mother Nature’s gown are done with thin slices of polymer clay canes to give the appearance of fanciful vines and flowers growing around her.
Wisdom	Humpty Dumpty – Before the Fall	Corn Maiden The Corn Maiden, in Pueblo Indian culture, is also referred to as the Grandmother of the Sun. She brought corn, the symbol of life, to the people.
White Shell Woman	White Shell Woman - detail	White Shell Woman, made from the shells of the ocean, appears in the creation stories of various Native American tribes, including the Navajo, Zuni, and Apache.