The three hares (or three rabbits) is a circular motif appearing in sacred sites from East Asia, the Middle East and the churches of Devon, England (as the "Tinners' Rabbits"), [1] and historical synagogues in Europe.

Apr 1, 2016 · So what does it mean? The three hares symbol on a 13th-century bell in the former Cistercian monastery of Kloster Haina, Germany, was believed to avert evil influences.

The Three Hares – A Sacred Medieval Westcountry Symbol. Tom Greeves . Occasional records of folklore associated with hares and witchcraft have survived in Devon and Cornwall.

Sep 8, 2016 · The original meaning of the three hares motif remains obscure, but its cross-cultural significance inspired three researchers to spend over two decades traveling the world to unravel some of...

Jul 28, 2019 · The motif consists of three hares (or possibly rabbits, in some cases) running in a circle, either clockwise or anti-clockwise, with each hare having two ears – but there are only three ears in total.

In the realm of myth and fantasy, where symbols often carry as much weight as the creatures themselves, the Three Hares present a mesmerizing enigma. This motif, a circular dance of three hares, each sharing an ear with its neighbor, forms an intricate triangle at its heart.

Mar 15, 2021 · The three hares symbol on a 13th-century bell in the former Cistercian monastery of Kloster Haina, Germany, was believed to avert evil influences. Elsewhere in medieval Germany, in France and in Devon, it was seen as a warning …

The 3 hares are widely associated with Christianity, representing the Holy Trinity (father, son and holy spirit) and in Judaism they are commonly found in synagogues (particularly in Germany). Alongside this it has been used as a Pagan symbol with mystical associations with fertility, the lunar cycle and the Goddess of nature.

Oct 6, 2024 · The three hares is a circular motif appearing in sacred sites from the Middle and Far East to the churches of Devon, England (as the Tinners' rabbits), and historical synagogues in Europe. It is used as an architectural ornament, a religious symbol, and in other modern works of art or a logo for a

The Three Hares is an enigmatic and ancient symbol, which according to leading expert Dr Tom Greeves ‘ in so many places was given overtly special status or sacred status, as the centrepiece of Buddhist caves in Dunhuang, or on an Islamic coin, or cast into one of the finest bells in Christian Europe, …