Three hares

I don't like the look of the hate on the right - too Disney!

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I wonder who first came up with the clever idea of three hares, each seemingly with two ears each but actually sharing each ear with its neighbour?   I had no idea the symbol is so universal.  As early as the 7th Century, the motif has spread across the world in just about every religion.

I have it in mind to take some slices of wood and turn them into clocks, and have been thinking of a circular image to fit the face. (Mark has pointed out I would need seasoned wood - I was thinking of just taking some from the fallen trees in the woodland).   Sketching an outline, this is the preliminary first;

After colouring one in last night, just to see how it might look I have since done the rest.  It is always a problem when trying things out; keep it 'real' or make it abstract?  'Real' first seems the best, simply as the design is and abstract one.  If I am to make a clock there will already be enough going on with hands and digits.

Hares and rabbits symbolise fertility (among other things).  I believe a hare is one of the few (if not the only) mammal which can become pregnant while already carrying babies.  That is some turn-over and I am glad we humans do not share this trait.

Will the theme work with other animals?

Mmmm... not sure.  I might have to work on it!