Greek Orthodox Easter Bunny Icon?

April 13, 2009 7:05 AM

Where can I find an image of the Easter Bunny in the form of a Greek Orthodox religious icon?

Hello Hive Mind! A few years ago I came across an image, on someone's blog at Easter-time, of a full color drawing of the Easter Bunny, done in the style of a Greek Orthodox religious icon.

He was depicted in the manner of "Christ coming forth from the tomb" with two Roman soldiers on either side, backing away in awe and terror.

I have tried to find that image since then with no luck, and am hoping that someone out there has seen it and can direct me to a link for it.

Thank you in advance!

posted by Hanuman1960 to Religion & Philosophy (2 answers total)

The Saxons had a fertility goddess called Ēostre who was venerated at the spring equinox in a festival that the church co-opted as Easter. Her symbol was a rabbit that laid golden eggs. Googling for images of Ēostre might get you the image you are after.
posted by rongorongo at 9:00 AM on April 13, 2009

Response by poster: I just tried that without any luck! Thanks for the suggestion, though!
posted by Hanuman1960 at 10:48 AM on April 13, 2009