Feb
Time and Horses
Horses have been domesticated for thousands of years. During that time, the species has grown larger due to selective breeding. There was a time before Alexander the Great when horses were not strong enough to carry armored men. By the time of Julius Caesar, armored horsemen were common.
Like cats, dogs, cattle and sheep, the horse is a domesticated animal. It has a definite place in the world of mankind. Despite mechanization, there are still places where the only way to travel is by horse. Though horses are associated with leisure activities and sports in the West, they remain a necessity in parts of Asia.
While the role of horses has diminished since the advent of the automobile, the Eh Rune has not lost any of its relevance. We need always remember that symbols are images that might change with time, but the Runic essences and principles are the foundations of existence. Symbols are temporal and Runes are eternal. The Eh Rune is no less prevalent today than it was when the horse was ubiquitous.
