Génie de l'âtre - Bronze 5X5 a symbol of protection during

a symbol of protection during difficult journeys

The legend of Mona Kerbili tells the story of how Mona

doit être portée sur soi lorsque l’on souhaite obtenir quelque chose d’une personne

which was kept in a cupboard before being thrown into the fire during storms

Génie de l'âtre - Bronze 5X5 a symbol of protection duringIn ancient conceptions of the domestic space, the hearthwhere the fire burnswas seen as the symbolic center of the home. It was a place of togetherness, believed to be inhabited by protective spirits, often represented as fireballs or flaming stars. The fireplace is the soul of the house: in certain traditions, people would carry the ashes or embers from their old hearth to kindle a new home. It is also a bridge between the world of the living and the