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Old capture. Shot against a grey background, forest added in post.
Strobist info: Single speedlite in Apollo Orb upper CL, lower powered speedlite CR, radio trigger.
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Some astronomical objects have endearing or quirky nicknames, inspired by mythology or their own appearance. Take, for example, the constellation of Orion (The Hunter), the Sombrero Galaxy, the Horsehead Nebula, or even the Milky Way. However, the vast majority of cosmic objects appear in astronomical catalogs and are given rather less poetic names based on the order of their discovery.
Two galaxies are clearly visible in this Hubble image, the larger of which is NGC 4424. This galaxy is cataloged in the New General Catalog of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars (NGC), which was compiled in 1888. The NGC is one of the largest astronomical catalogs, which is why so many Hubble Pictures of the Week feature NGC objects. In total there are 7,840 entries in the catalog and they are also generally the larger, brighter, and more eye-catching objects in the night sky, and hence the ones more easily spotted by early stargazers.
The smaller, flatter, bright galaxy sitting just below NGC 4424 is named LEDA 213994. The Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database (LEDA) is far more modern than the NGC and contains millions of objects.
Image Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA
Week #8 - Mythology
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This week was one of the main reasons I joined this challenge. As soon as I saw ‘mythology’ as a theme, I knew I had a place to share two of my obsessions: iconography and religion. This, what I’m representing in this photo, is something that I’ve held very close to my heart ever since I was 13, and even though I have only half-practiced when I was a teenager, I adore the culture and the history of it: Candomblé, or Yoruba.
This religion was its roots in Africa and was taken to Brazil (and the rest of Latin America) by slaves. These men and women, forbidden by Catholics of practicing their own rites, found a way to mesh the two religions, with connections that last to this very day. Every Orixá, or deity, has a Catholic correspondence, in the form of a saint or a figure of the church. My Orixá is Oxum, usually represented by Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (in Portugal and in some places in Brazil) or Our Lady of Charity de El Cobre (in Cuba). A more widely known Orixá is Yemanjá, who has a big following in Portugal because she is usually connected with Our Lady of Fatima. Just to exemplify. (You’ll have to forgive me, I get really excited when I get to talk about this).
I have been completely in love with this religion since I was thirteen years old, I have read book after book and it’s just one of those things from my teenagehood that brings me an immense amount of comfort. I’m a daughter of Oxum, the Orixá of the rivers and lakes, mother of lovers and deity of vanity (self-portrait artist, anyone?), of beauty and wealth, represented by the colors yellow and white (and gold), by a mirror in her hand and the waters of the river Osun, located in Nigeria. I tried to hold on to this iconography while giving it my own spin. I hope you guys like it! And that you don’t think I’m a weirdo. :p
The Mythology Behind the White Stag
Despite the broad spectrum of beliefs, the stag is consistently symbolic for a number of themes such as purity - with the unusual white coat symbolising an unwavering innocence. The appearance of the stag is also synonymous with the delivery of a message or great change.
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The discovery of this stone disk led to the excavation of the Templo Mayor in Mexico City.
Coyolxauhqui
Swans feature strongly in mythology. In Greek mythology, the story of Leda and the Swan recounts that Helen of Troy was conceived in a union of Zeus disguised as a swan and Leda, Queen of Sparta. Other references in classical literature include the belief that upon death the otherwise silent Mute Swan would sing beautifully – hence the phrase swan song; as well as Juvenal's sarcastic reference to a good woman being a "rare bird, as rare on earth as a black swan", from which we get the Latin phrase rara avis, rare bird. The Mute Swan is also one of the sacred birds of Apollo, whose associations stem both from the nature of the bird as a symbol of light as well as the notion of a "swan song". The god is often depicted riding a chariot pulled by or composed of swans in his ascension from Delos.
White swan and a coot.
Balboa Park. Los Angeles. California.
Victims Of Mythologies.
Des dignitaires au cœur brisé ont informé les copains des salles privées curieux martèlement expériences hostiles points d'imitation jetant des jeux témoins de la distinction,
ffigurau dibrisiedig datblygedig cymeriadau sy'n crebachu ffrogiau sigledig wedi ymgynnull meddygon lleisiau craff lleisiau parodrwydd manylion dros dro,
detalii imperceptibile eforturi de conversație glume melancolice contrastante guri de interogare bătând brusc abătute oaspeți curioși străini,
uaisle miongháire ag piocadh corrlaigh ag ruaig ar phríomhoidí laethanta imníoch ag corraí ar dhroch-dhó áibhéil neamhpholaitiúla ábhair shulfaracha,
garrula verba atroci vultu oculis nigris suspiciones magnas molestias sensu diviso ingentis plagae eventus suffocans legibus alligatum,
代替委員会は軽蔑の侮辱無意識の夜魅力的な方法さまざまな試験密輸石追放パネル冷たいスカーフの手術の陰気な遠い影強力な深い思考落ち込んだ夢.
Steve.D.Hammond.
Atlas was one of the Titans who took part in their war against Zeus, for which as a punishment he was condemned to hold aloft the heavens
Greek Mythology is full of really interesting Monsters and creatures.
Centaur Warrior
Two headed Cyclops
Demon
Minotaur
Harpy
Whose your fave? I like the expression on the cyclops, reminds me of twoBad from MOTU but I reckon The Harpy probably just edges it!
With thanks to Customminifigsyndicate for help with the parts!
Harpy Leg breakdown is here for those who asked for it!
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Daedalus created the Labyrinth on Crete, in which the Minotaur (part man, part bull) was kept. In the story of the labyrinth Hellenes told, the Athenian hero Theseus is challenged to kill the Minotaur, finding his way with the help of Ariadne's thread.
After that, Daedalus and his son Icarus were jailed in the Labyrinth by Minos, king of Crete. In order to escape, they made wings with feathers and wax. Just before to flight, Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too high, because the heat of the sun would melt the wax, nor too low, because the sea foam would soak the feathers. But Icarus didn't listen to his father, and fell into the sea and drowned.
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During her morning walk Maylee had mistakenly wandered into the middle of a fairy ring. "Don't people usually go missing when that happens" She pondered. "Or is that just mythology?"
Had some time to build today, so I finally finished one of the projects sitting on my desk for a little bit now. Overall I'm pretty satisfied with this model! I had fun designing this and finishing up the city and rock work today.
Anyone who knows me well is aware that I really like mythology, so this was really fun to put together. Let me know your thoughts!
See you all later!
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Although Nymphs would never die of old age nor illness, and could give birth to fully immortal children if mated to a god, they themselves were not necessarily immortal, and could be beholden to death in various forms.
One of the last few photos for my mythology book! I still need to shoot the cover which I'm anticipating will be the hardest to set up so far, as well as a few filler photos of hands, objects etc.
P.S I've not dyed my hair, it's just a very convincing long blonde wig!
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One of the numerous sculptures at Haw Par Villa in Singapore. They all reflect Chinese mythology in some way.
Seen in Valparaiso, Chile
THEMIS is the daughter of Uranos and Gaia in Greek mythology and belongs to the gods of the titans. She was the wife of Zeus and mother of the Horen (the "seasons"). She is considered the goddess of justice, custom, order and philosophy.
This statue stands in front of the Palace of Justice in Valparaiso and I found this scene really amazing ... firstly because the goddess of justice has already packed her tools ... has she already given up the fight for justice? Perhaps. But what gives hope is, on the one hand, the plant on the base, which prevails against all concrete - a delicate plant, certainly - and, above all, the young woman who sits at the foot of the bronze statue and reads a book ... maybe she is a student who is studying law? That gives hope ... and how fine the line is can be seen from the current protests of the people in Chile ... a tightrope walk, a narrow path, a fragile balance ... and maybe a lot of young and enlightened people are needed, so that Themis unpacks their scales again ... I hope so for this wonderful country!
Gesehen in Valparaiso, Chile
THEMIS ist in der griechischen Mythologie Tochter des Uranos und der Gaia und gehört zum Göttergeschlecht der Titanen. Sie war Frau des Zeus und Mutter der Horen (der „Jahreszeiten“). Sie gilt als Göttin der Gerechtigkeit, der Sitte und der Ordnung sowie der Philosophie.
Diese Statue steht in Valparaiso vor dem Justizpalast und ich fand diese Szene wirklich erstaunlich...zum einen, weil die Göttin der Gerechtigkeit schon ihr Werkzeug eingepackt hat...hat sie den Kampf für Gerechtigkeit schon aufgegeben? Vielleicht. Aber was Hoffnung gibt, ist zum einen die Pflanze am Sockel, die sich gegen allen Beton durchsetzt - ein zartes Pflänzchen sicherlich - und vor allem die junge Frau, die am Fuße der bronzenen Statue sitzt und ein Buch liest...ist sie vielleicht eine Studentin, die Jura studiert? Das gibt doch Hoffnung...und wie schmal der Grat ist, kann man anhand der aktuellen Proteste der Bevölkerung sehen...eine Gratwanderung, ein schmaler Pfad, ein fragiles Gleichgewicht...und vielleicht braucht es ja viele junge und aufgeklärte Menschen, damit Themis wieder ihre Waagschalen auspackt...ich hoffe es sehr für dieses wunderbare Land!
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. Roman poets placed them on some small islands called Sirenum scopuli.
Thanks to the following for use of stock.
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White Hair: MariaAmanda
Black Hair: CathleenTarawhiti
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Lightning: MaureenOlder
Coral: WandaRocket
Hello! Today I wanna present you my Slavic mythology themed figbarf.
Baba Yaga is the first one. She's an ugly old woman with magical powers and even more magical items, such as flying broom. She can conjure, fly in a big mortar. Yaga lives in the hut with chicken legs on the edge of the forest.
Koschey The Immortal is the negative character of Russian folklore and fairy tails in which he steals princesses who are then get rescued by the hero.
Ilya Muromets is one of the main heroes of the old Russian epic sagas, a hero who incarnate the common folk ideal of a brave hero-warrior.
A Hindu temple at Lake Parashar, Himachal Pradesh, India. The lake is coveted to have Sage Parashar from Hindu mythology meditated and acquire knowledge in its surroundings.
Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion, primarily considered a patroness of the countryside and nature, hunters, wildlife, childbirth, crossroads, the night, and the Moon.
~ Diana is revered in modern neopagan religions including Roman neopaganism, Stregheria, and Wicca.
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The word "dragon" has also come to be applied to the legendary creature in Chinese mythology Loong which is associated with good fortune and is thought to have power over rain. Dragons and their associations with rain are the source of the Chinese customs of dragon dancing and dragon boat racing.
Did you know that the best spot to take photos of the Trevi Fountain is through the window of a fashion shop? It’s hilarious to watch people stroll in, feign interest in some clothes, and then discreetly head for the staircase to get that perfect shot.
Now, obviously, I had to be one of them—couldn’t let such an opportunity go to waste...
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In Serbian tradition, crosses in the fields that we meet today are remains of idols from the past. Those idols, with coming of Christianity, are transformed into 2 ways: 1. they are christianized or 2. continued to be "pagan" but degraded into scarecrows.
In Japanese mythology, scarecrow knows everything of the world because he stands all day outdoors.
Shot with Canon EOS 400D
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