Shepherd Boy
Shepherd Boy
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 Shepherd Boy With Lamb At The Spring Steel Engr 1883  US $11.25
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Balloon Flower: A Godly Gift To Honor An Unchanging Love
The Bell Flower is a popular flower amongst Chinese who call it "Jie Geng" and Japanese who call it "Kikyou"; in English, this flower is also generally known as "Balloon Flower" or "Campanula".
The Campanula is the emblem of Unchanging Love, Honesty, and Obedience.
It is without a doubt a fantastic present for someone who is special to you. In order for you to appreciate even more so why, let's learn more regarding this amazing flower from facts and legends.
Legend Of The Venus's Looking Glass
To comprehend even more why offering a Balloon Flower as present is a great idea, let's journey together in the past, in a time where gods were almighty and strong.
It all started in the room of Venus, the roman divinity of love and beauty. As all gods and goddess should, Venus had in her possession a very formidable relic, a magic mirror.
Whilst the mirror itself didn't look anything overly extraordinary, its magic power was the gift to transform anything, no matter how unattractive into something charming. This magic mirror will reflect nothing but beauty!
Sadly for Venus, one day she inadvertently misplaced her precious magic mirror, and this is where our legend begins…
This is when an innocent shepherd boy found Venus's mirror while herding. Casually, he started staring at himself into the mirror and began to have a perplexing feeling of happiness. He then decided to keep that mirror with him.
As the magic of the mirror was activated, Venus became instantly informed of the position of her precious mirror. She then summoned Cupid to go down to Earth and retrieve her belonging.
Quickly, Cupid went to call the shepherd boy and asked him to give back the mirror to the goddess Venus. Regrettably, the boy was already under the spell of the mirror. A mere mortal like him couldn't withstand the power of such godly relic, and thus refused to separate himself from the magic mirror.
Haste makes waste, and this is exactly what happened to Cupid at that time. In his overzealous desire to retrieve the godly mirror, Cupid shot shepherd's hand to make him release the mirror… regrettably as the boy lost his grip on the artifact; the mirror fell on the floor and shattered.
As Venus's mirror shattered in small pieces, in all places a fragment of it landed on the floor, a Bell Flower bloomed out of it.
It is for that reason that people at that time called this flower the "Venus's Looking Glass Flower". Even in our day, the glowing seeds of the Campanula are a reminder of its legendary origin…
Today's Particulars Concerning The Balloon Flower
The Bell Flower has a unique form with a base inflated a bit like a balloon (where its nickname) and the top in a star shape. The petals of the Bellflower are arched out as if in defense and thus are often compared to a young lady that cannot be offended.
The normal colors for the Balloon Flower are purple, blue, pink, and white.
Whilst being a beautiful flower to beautify your home or garden, the Balloon Flower is also used by Chinese as medicine, and the edible roots often used in Korean cooking.
As you can see, the Bellflower is really rich in meaning and would make a wonderful gift for someone you care about. The best way to match the Unchanging Love of this flower is probably to offer it as an Origami Flower gift - as they last forever too.
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Shepherd Boy, 1817 $34.99 Bertel Thorvaldsen Shepherd Boy, 1817 - Giclee Print |
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The Shepherd Boy $26.75 The Shepherd Boy is a cross-cultural parable set in Quito, Ecuador, in the 1960`s. The story and the setting are striking: Beneath the intoxicating skies of a plateau at 9000 feet, an American Boy named Tommy Montovan commits a crime out of arrogance and misplaced idealism. Inspired by Sunday school stories depicting the dignity of animals, he punishes and Indian shepherd boy for hobbling his sheep. The consequences cast a scar over both their lives as they struggle with shame, anger, and a gulf of misunderstanding. Told in a simple, stunning style, The Shepherd Boy speaks of the dislocation between cultures and the surprising role of religion in a young heart. |
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Shepherd Boy Listening to a Magpie $34.99 Thomas Gainsborough Shepherd Boy Listening to a Magpie - Giclee Print |
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Shepherd Boy Costume $39.99 This deluxe child Shepherd Boy costume includes: multicolor Robe with gold accents & a solid color inlet,and matching headpiece. Please note: Beltcord,Shepherd Crook & Sandals not included. Exact pattern and color of fabrics used may vary. |
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An Italian Shepherd Boy Plays on His Pipe $49.99 Lola Bowen An Italian Shepherd Boy Plays on His Pipe - Giclee Print |
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The Dover Coach Passes a Shepherd Boy and His Sheep $49.99 The Dover Coach Passes a Shepherd Boy and His Sheep - Giclee Print |
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Postcard Depicting a Romanian Shepherd Boy, circa 1906 $49.99 Postcard Depicting a Romanian Shepherd Boy, circa 1906 - Giclee Print |
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Shepherd Boy $44.99 Inludes: Robe and headpiece. |
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Shepherd Boy Child Costume $39.99 Dress your little one for the Christmas pageant, school play, holiday review or Sunday School bible story class in this nicely detailed shepherd robe with matching headpiece and focus on the meaning |
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The Shepherd $5.99 The Shepherd |
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Shepherd $7.49 Shepherd |
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Portrait of a Young Shepherd Boy, Northern Territory, Pakistan $19.99 S Friberg Portrait of a Young Shepherd Boy, Northern Territory, Pakistan - Photographic Print |
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Shepherd Boy with Flock, on the Outskirts of Bansko, Bulgaria, Europe $24.99 Pottage Julian Shepherd Boy with Flock, on the Outskirts of Bansko, Bulgaria, Europe - Photographic Print |
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Procession of Children During Their Crusade Started by Stephen a Shepherd Boy $49.99 Procession of Children During Their Crusade Started by Stephen a Shepherd Boy - Giclee Print |
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Kids Shepherd Boy Costume - Christmas Costumes $25.54 Kids Shepherd Boy Costume This child Shepherd costume includes the robe and the headpiece. Perfect for a Nativity scene! Gender: Male Age: Kids Size: Child Large Color: As Shown |
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Rubies Costumes 113275 Shepherd Boy Costume $51.3 This deluxe child Shepherd Boy costume includes: multicolor Robe with gold accents a solid color inlet and matching headpiece. Please note: Beltcord Shepherd Crook Sandals not included. Exact pattern and color of fabrics used may vary. Size: Sm |
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German Shepherd Pets Women's Boy Brief by CafePress $17.5 For all the people who love The German Shepherd Pets Women's Boy Brief Ladies, sexy meets comfy in these eye-catching Boy Briefs. Inspired by the classic men's briefs but made for the style-conscious ladies, it features an authentic fly and cozy elastic waistband. You go girl Cotton/Spandex blend jersey. |
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Italianate Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd Boy Piping to Peasant Women $44.99 Francesco Zuccarelli Italianate Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd Boy Piping to Peasant Women - Giclee Print |
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Christ as the Tender of His Flock Finds Ivory Expression in a Shepherd Boy $39.99 Sisse Brimberg Christ as the Tender of His Flock Finds Ivory Expression in a Shepherd Boy - Photographic Print |
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Shepherd Boy with Simien Mountains Background, Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia $24.99 Frances Linzee Gordon Shepherd Boy with Simien Mountains Background, Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia - Photographic Print |
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The Shepherd Boy Singing His Song - 'He That Is Down Need Fear No Fall.' $39.99 The Shepherd Boy Singing His Song - 'He That Is Down Need Fear No Fall.' - Giclee Print |
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Shepherd'S Dog $9.99 Track Listing: 1. Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car, 2. White Tooth Man, 3. Lovesong of the Buzzard, 4. Carousel, 5. House by the Sea, 6. Innocent Bones, 7. Wolves (Song of the Shepherd's Dog), 8. Resurrection Fern, 9. Boy with a Coin, 10. Devil Never Sleeps, The, 11. Peace Beneath the City, 12. Flightless Bird, American Mouth |
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'Shepherd Boy' (Ghana) $349.95 By Jerry A. Akita, this lovely landscape evokes autumn. Cattle move slowly across dry fields shaded by rustling leaves, and birds wheel and soar overhead. The Ghanaian artist works with found objects � dry leaves, wood shavings and sawdust. |
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The Shepherd Boy's Freedom $14.99 "My life began growing up on the ranch where I nearly enjoyed raising animals and enjoying outdoor adventures. Then we moved to the city and where life was different, but the routines of ranch work continued. After years of hard labor as a young child and very difficult times while I was growing up and becoming an adult, the greatest thing happened to me. I received Jesus Christ into my heart and He saved my soul. Shortly after, I was tricked and trapped into mental institution to stop me from preaching. The Lord helped me out, and I continued doing the ministry work. God gave me a vision to make a difference in this world, to decrease hunger. Will you share my vision? Roland Saenz P.O Box 450754 Laredo, TX 78045 E-mail: rolandsaenz88@hotmail.com I was born in Laredo, Texas on April 6, 1956. I loved the western life since a young age. I participated in rodeos since the age of 11 and continued until the age of 21. All my work revolved around cattle and ranching. I have never stopped loving cattle and the ranch life. In 1982 God called me into the ministry. And now I want to combine both cattle and ministry to help meet the needs of people. I married my wife in 1999 and we are close to celebrating our 9th Wedding Anniversary. Between my wife and myself, we have 6 beautiful children and 6 precious grandchildren. I am looking forward to the next chapter in my life, and all will be for the glory of God." |
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The Shepherd Boy By Allan, Darick $17.77 Author: Allan, Darick Publication Date: 2006/09/30 Number of Pages: 134 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 5.75 Height: 8.50 |