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In Norse mythology, the dwarves are beings of earth and stone, unmatched as smiths and craftsmen.
They dwell in underground halls, far from the sunlight they cannot endure.
The dwarves forged the gods’ greatest treasures – such as Thor’s hammer Mjölnir and Odin’s spear Gungnir.
They are wise yet cunning, and their gifts often come with a hidden price.
As keepers of the earth’s riches, they embody both creation and greed.
One of my favorite shots from a shoot I did this past August.
I absolutely love how it turned out, including the editing.
My Model and friend/fellow photographer (The beautiful Marilyne Désy) said she loved this one as well.
Which is a huge compliment comming from her since she's an outstanding photographer herself. I learn so much from her and love to use her as my model for my testing idea projects out.
So I hope you all like it too, I just had to share it :-D)
If I had the health.... I would TOTALLY be doing this kind of cosplay photography ontop of my Nature shots.
It's so fun and creative!!
Roc, from the Spanish words rocho and ruc, these latters from Arabic رخ (ruḵḵ) and that latter from Persian رخ (ruḵ),[1] is an enormous legendary bird of prey.
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In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods.
EXPLORE Worthy, Challenge 62 - ALL ABOUT RAINBOWS (Art from 2014)
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The South Fountain of Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire. This is another 18th century Italian marble sculpture that was shipped to Britain in order to embellish the Manor that was built in the 1880s. Shown is Pluto (Hades), surrounded by his horses and tritons, abducting Proserpina, a daughter of Jupiter and Ceres, and pulling her down into the Underworld. The story ended in a compromise: Jupiter would have his daughter back for half of the year, Pluto for the other half, and thus summer and winter were created. Fuji X-E2 plus Helios 44M-7 at approx. F16.
LIGHT MOVE FESTIVAL - FESTIVAL OF KINETIC LIGHT OF ART, Łódź 2019.
BIFRÖST by Pitaya.
In the Norse Mythology, the Bifröst is the light bridge between the realm of the living and the kingdom of gods.
"Pleased to meet, Im a fantasy, Take a risk, You slide inside with me, Overdrive!"
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In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter from Thespiae in Boeotia who was known for his beauty.
He was proud, in that he disdained those who loved him.
Nemesis noticed this behaviour and attracted Narcissus to a pool, where he saw his own reflection in the water and fell in love with it, not realising it was merely an image.
Unable to leave the beauty of his reflection, Narcissus lost his will to live.
He stared at his reflection until he died.
Narcissus is the origin of the term narcissism, a fixation with oneself and one's physical appearance or public perception.
These ones here, with their salmon trumpet, is a fragrant variety.
I (maybe wrongly) make a distinction, based on that fact, between Daffodils and Narcissus...
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NARCISSUS, Daffodil, white, "salmon trumpet", petals, flower, Spring, black-background, design, studio, colour, square, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"
In Greek mythology, paradise to which heroes on whom the gods conferred immortality were sent.
City of St Albert named the lands west of Ray Gibbon Dr 'Elysian Fields', one of the newer neighbourhoods.
In Norse mythology, a valkyrie "chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live. Selecting among half of those who die in battle (the other half go to the goddess Freyja's afterlife field Fólkvangr), the valkyries take their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain, Valhalla, ruled over by the god Odin.
There, the deceased warriors become einherjar (Old Norse "single (or once) fighters"[2]). When the einherjar are not preparing for the events of Ragnarök, the valkyries bear them mead. Valkyries also appear as lovers of heroes and other mortals, where they are sometimes described as the daughters of royalty, sometimes accompanied by ravens and sometimes connected to swans or horses.
Valkyries are attested in the Poetic Edda (a book of poems compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources), the Prose Edda, the Heimskringla (both by Snorri Sturluson) and the Njáls saga (one of the Sagas of Icelanders), all written—or compiled—in the 13th century. They appear throughout the poetry of skalds, in a 14th-century charm, and in various runic inscriptions.
The Old English cognate terms wælcyrge and wælcyrie appear in several Old English manuscripts, and scholars have explored whether the terms appear in Old English by way of Norse influence, or reflect a tradition also native among the Anglo-Saxon pagans. Scholarly theories have been proposed about the relation between the valkyries, the Norns, and the dísir, all of which are supernatural figures associated with fate.
Archaeological excavations throughout Scandinavia have uncovered amulets theorized as depicting valkyries. In modern culture, valkyries have been the subject of works of art, musical works, comic books, video games and poetry.
The statue of Garuda at The Ulaman on Bali. Garuda in Hindu mythology was the vehicle of the God Vishnu (or Wisnu on Bali)
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Another photo of the Earth globe from the European and African side with Atlas holding it up on a stone pedestal.
Link to LDD file for 10 stud diameter Earth.
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selfportrait for the mythology project.
ERIS era la dea o spirito della lotta, della discordia, della contesa e della rivalità.
A causa della sua natura dispettosa, fu l'unica dea a non essere invitata al matrimonio di Peleo e Teti (i genitori di Achille). Ma quando si presentò ugualmente al banchetto e le fu vietato di entrare, piena di rabbia gettò una mela d'oro fra le dee su cui vi era scritto "alla più bella". Tre dee reclamarono la mela e dalla loro rivalità si originarono gli eventi che portarono alla guerra di troia.
ERIS was the goddess or spirit of strife, discord, contention and rivalry.
Because of Eris' disagreeable nature she was the only goddess not to be invited to the wedding of Peleus and Thetis (Akhilleus' parents). When she turned up anyway, she was refused admittance and, in rage, threw a golden apple among the goddesses inscribed "To the fairest." Three goddesses laid claim it, and their rivalry brought about the events which led to the Trojan War.
sometimes I feel like her :P
For FlickrFriday#Mythology
A horse with wings is referred to as Pegasus, from the name of the winged horse of Greek mythology which sprang from the blood of Medusa when Perseus cut off her head.
In Greek mythology, the autumn equinox is linked to Ade, Demetra and Persephone. In antiquity, myths and legends were used to find an explanation for the passing of the seasons, which marked with great importance the alternation of work in fields, crops and rest.
These are Apollo and Dafne and so do not really get to the theme
But this work done a while ago makes me think of the Autumn
Apollo and Daphne is a life-sized Baroque marble sculpture by Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, executed between 1622 and 1625. Housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome, the work depicts the climax of the story of Daphne and Phoebus in Ovid's Metamorphoses.....
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_and_Daphne_(Bernini)
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In Eastern mythology, the dragon is revered as a symbol of power, wisdom, and good fortune.
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Subject: Ọlọrun, ruler of (or in) the Heavens in the Yoruba religion.
Medium: Digital Artwork.
Inspiration: "The Supreme God or Supreme Being in the Yoruba pantheon, Olorun is also called Olodumare. Among Yoruba people who practice Christianity and Islam, the name Olorun refers to the Abrahamic God. Humans do not worship Olorun directly; there are no sacred areas of worship or ordained person. Olorun is outlying, distant, and does not partake in human rituals. There are no shrines or sacrifices dedicated directly to him, although followers can send prayers in his direction."
According to Greek mythology, this freshwater fountain is the place where the nymph Arethusa, the patron figure of ancient Syracuse, returned to Earth's surface after escaping from her undersea home in Arcadia. (Wikipedia)
Unity between land and sky incarnate
Built for round 2 of BioCup2020
Theme: Regional Mythology and Folklore
Subtheme: Central and Western Asia
The Selkies Call
Selkie mythology, much like existentialist philosophy, grapples with profound questions of identity, freedom, alienation, and the ongoing search for meaning. Selkies, embodying a dual nature that forces them to exist between two worlds, directly confronts the existentialist struggle to find authenticity and reconcile their place in a world that imposes societal expectations. Moreover, these creatures' ability to reclaim their seal skins becomes a powerful metaphor for the existential emphasis on individual freedom and the necessity of autonomous choice in a world devoid of certainty. Yet, as beings caught between the human and animal realms, selkies experience profound feelings of alienation and displacement, mirroring the existentialist exploration of isolation and the longing for connection in a vast and seemingly indifferent world. The rich symbolism inherent in the Selkie myth—their longing for the sea, their struggles with belonging—mirrors expressionism's use of symbolic imagery and allegory to convey deeper truths about the human condition.
In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter from Thespiae in Boeotia who was known for his beauty.
He was proud, in that he disdained those who loved him.
Nemesis noticed this behaviour and attracted Narcissus to a pool, where he saw his own reflection in the water and fell in love with it, not realising it was merely an image.
Unable to leave the beauty of his reflection, Narcissus lost his will to live.
He stared at his reflection until he died.
Narcissus is the origin of the term narcissism, a fixation with oneself and one's physical appearance or public perception.
These ones here, with their salmon trumpet, is a fragrant variety.
I (maybe wrongly) make a distinction, based on that fact, between Daffodils and Narcissus...
THANK you for ALL your comments and visits, so appreciated.
Have a wonderful day, filled with love, M, (*_*)
For more: www.indigo2photography.com
Please do not COPY or use any of my images on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved
NARCISSUS, Daffodil, white, small, petals, flower, Spring, black-background, design, studio, colour, square, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"
This is one of the arts culture from Blora, Indonesia. The name is Barongan Gembong Amijoyo. There are several characters in Barongan Gembong Amijoyo, one of them is Bujang Ganong (in the picture). But the Blora local people also call him "penthol". Bujang Ganong has nimble, strong willed, clever, witty, energetic, and powerful character. We can see that he is dancing for the people.
In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island
Project 365, #024 - 23rd March 2012
For today’s post and daily challenge I wanted to photograph an artifact to illustrate the Greek mythology of Pandora’s Box.
We all know the story I think - Pandora was given a beautiful box which she was not to open under any circumstance. Impelled by her curiosity given to her by the Gods, Pandora opened it, and all evil contained therein escaped and spread over the earth.
My initial idea was to use something small like a trinket box but I couldn’t find anything suitable around town or in the house. I also wanted to show the ‘evil’ in the form of light escaping from the box but found it difficult with the limited lighting available to me.
I had to make do with my wife’s vanity case, which you see in the picture. I set up a dark room and illuminated the box for a few seconds with a light source. Although not what I set out to achieve, I think it’s OK and will have to do.
Interestingly, Pandora’s ‘Box’ was not a box after all, but a large ceramic jar known as a pithos and most were as tall or taller than a human!
Our Daily Challenge (ODC): MYTHS & LEGENDS
112 Pictures in 2012: #73 A Shot in the Dark
Theseus, son of King of Aegeus of Athens, volunteered to end the tribute by taking his place among the youths and killing the Minotaur into the labyrinth in the island of Crete. With the help of King Minos' daughter, Ariadne, Theseus succeeded in slaying the monster and fled with Ariadne back toward Athens, leaving Ariadne behind on the island of Naxos.
Theseus was supposed to change the black sails of the ship to white so that King Aegeus would know his son lived and had conquered the Minotaur. Theseus forgot, however, and his father, seeing the ship with the black sails, hurled himself off a cliff into the sea in grief and was drowned (the sea became known as the Aegean, after him).
to make it short :)
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Chloris was a nymph in Greek mythology. She was associated with spring, flowers and new growth and believed to have dwelt in the Elysian Fields. She was abducted by Zephyrus, the god of the west wind, who transformed her into a deity known as Flora, after they were married. Together, they had a son, named Karpos (which is the greek word for fruit). nickiupstairs.com/chloris/