![]() Isobel Gowdie who was accused of witchcraft in the 17th century, claimed she could become a hare by chanting the following words Some thought the hare to be a shape shifter and a favored form of witches. (taken from "I shall wear Midnight" by Terry Pratchett) The fire, it takes her, she is not burned. Legend also says hares have an affinity with fire, leaping from and into burning fields unscathed and this image has carried to modern literature: ![]() A symbol of swiftness, they are able messengers, they represent fertility and life, indeed the last corn of the harvest was called a hare and of course, hares have always been tied to the Moon, with their shape forever in its shadows. The hare is a loyal companion to the gods or sometimes a goddess herself. Hares are beautiful, mysterious creatures and are found in mythologies all over the world. (taken from "The Little White Horse" by Elizabeth Goodge) One doesn’t often, because they have a lot of dignity and keep themselves to themselves not like rabbits, who are always underfoot but if you do win the love of a hare - well - it’s a fine thing for you. It’s a grand thing to have a hare for a friend. Hares are clever and brave and loving, and they have fairy blood in them. Build and print instructions are to be found on Instructables:
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