#Mythological origins

[divineoaths1]

Aphrodite: The Greek Goddess of Love had a Fascinating Origin Story

In Greek mythology, it is believed that the goddess Aphrodite, known as the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, had a unique and fascinating origin story. According to one popular myth, Aphrodite's birth was linked to the castration of the sky god Uranus by his son Cronus.

Legend has it that Cronus, encouraged by his mother Gaia, used a sickle to castrate Uranus and severed his genitals. As Uranus's blood fell into the sea, it mixed with the foamy waves, creating a great froth. From within this sea foam, Aphrodite was said to have been born and emerged in her full-grown and radiant form.

The imagery of Aphrodite's birth from sea foam is a powerful symbol of her association with the sea and its elements. It represents her connection to beauty, femininity, and the allure that captivates others. The myth captures the essence of her divine nature as a captivating and irresistible goddess of love and desire.

This mythological tale of Aphrodite's birth from sea foam has inspired countless works of art and literature throughout history, cementing her status as one of the most iconic and widely recognized Greek goddesses.

[cherriielle]

daphne's blessing 🌿

[frogwiththephatahh]

[loveelizabeths]

love elizabeth s.

[zarekthelordofthefries]

You don't get Hestia as an option because what, you think I'm gonna make this EASY on you?

[yeehawpim]

a comic about brothers

[onesockartist]

Birth of Venus 🩵✨

One of the rare instances a school assignment actually turns out good

[avpol]

they tire of your feather toys and catnip mice

[friendlyneighborhoodghostpal]

i’m just gonna say it i love how kaos handled orpheus and eurydice. i really did, im a huge greek mythology nerd and that story has always been about the refusal to give someone up even when you should, its not a love story its a story about grief. and i just- ah they did something really cool there didn’t they? i’m gonna rewatch the season and like properly form my opinions but i really like it.

[nymse]

✦ Harpy ✦

[cincinnatibeef]

girl dinner

[tedwgraham]

Origins of the Grim Reaper: A Journey into Folklore

The image of the Grim Reaper, a cloaked figure wielding a scythe, has captivated our imagination for centuries. This iconic symbol associated with death has its roots in ancient folklore and has evolved through historical events and cultural influences. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the origins and evolution of the Grim Reaper legend, unearthing the fascinating roots of this…

[yinza]

I never see elderly mers so I thought I would toss something out there.

Available on Inprnt and in my Etsy shop!

[Image Description: A digital painting of two older black mer people kissing, their tails twined around each other. The mer to the left is a trans man with visible top surgery scars. He has short grey hair in an undercut and the tail of an epaulette shark (tan with black spots). The mer on the right is a fat woman with grey hair partially in cornrows and the tail of a mandarinfish (orange with turquoise patterns). Both wear a few bands of gold jewelry. /end ID]

[gatoburr0]

Hehe hiii samurai shiver Hii um!!

Also yes I designed the tattoos from scratch and I still gotta do the one on her back 😪

[floofyboi57]

I love Athena’s awkward dancing during Hera’s part in God Games

Look at her

Go white girl go

[yeehawpim]

a comic about friends

in preschool someone read us the story of the red oni and the blue oni and it still gets to me a little