Celtic hounds can be found in Celtic jewelry designs and paintings as far back as the 17th century. Celtic hounds symbolize hunting, healing, and the Otherworld in Celtic legends. Hounds were the traditional guardian animals of roads and crossways and are believed to protect and guide lost souls in the Otherworld.
- Herons, sometimes called Egrets, represent longevity, persistence, and autonomy in Celtic tradition. Some warriors painted Heron on their shields for protection.