Inspired by the Book of Kells and its mesmerising patterns woven amongst the vellum pages, Project Kells evolved.

Bóann was the wife of Elcmar, a Chieftain of the Tuatha Dé Danaan. One day Elcmar was dispatched on a long obscure errand by the All-Father, the Great God Dagda. Making nine months seem like one day, Dagda prolonged his absence while he seduced Bóann who then bore him Oengus. He was called the Mac Óg, the Young Son, for his mother said “young is the son who was begotten at break of day and born between it and evening”.

Bóann, the Goddess of the White Cow, became a cult figure of some importance among those late arrivals, the Celts, and was worshipped as a cow-goddess by them (the cow was a symbol of abundance). Her cult centre was at Brú-na-Bóann, the great neolithic cemetery of tombs and tumuli in the Boyne Valley. Water from the Well of the White Cow, which is now known as St. Patrick’s Well on the Hill of Tara, eventually leads into the River Boyne which is named after Bóann.

Bóann 1000 pcs deluxe puzzle is part of this unique multi award-winning collection of games and puzzles steeped in the ancient legends of Ireland's Celtic heritage and royal past.

Description:

• 1000 pcs deluxe puzzle portraying Bóann
• Size when completed - 50cm x 66.5cm / 19.75'' x 26.25''
• Designed by Dublin born artist Jim Fitzpatrick

Please note, this product is not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.