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Erebus: The Shadowy Void of Ancient Greek Mythology

Evangelia

August 29, 2023

"Since Uranus was such a masculine figure in the Greek pantheon, it makes no wonder that his fall from power included the act of castration. This act, carried out by Uranus' son Cronus, was monstrous and scandalous, but it was also very symbolic, showing that Cronus is taking all the strength, power, and masculinity away from Uranus. This painting by Giorgio & Cristoforo shows the exact moment when Cronos castrated Uranus in front of all other gods. "

Uranus – The Sky God, One of The Greek Primordial Deities

Vasilis Megas

August 16, 2023

Gaia by sailko

Gaia – Greek Goddess and Mother of The Earth

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

"Aether is another god revered in the Orphic traditions, and he ruled over the light and the upper sky. He was the son of Nyx and the brother of Hemera. However, his exact ""origins"" are often disputed, as there are several theories on his parentage. Aether was one of the most important gods, and in this depiction, you can see him fighting a giant with a lion's head. "

Aether – The Great God of The Higher (Blue) Atmosphere

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

"Nyx - the mistress, the mother, the maiden. She was the goddess of the night and the bringer of life. She brought rest and peace to all the souls that grew tired from their daily activities. She was neither bad nor good - she was simply dark, mysterious, and obscure. Nyx gave birth to numerous children - some of which were wonderful, while others were frightful and monstrous. In this depiction, you can see Nyx as a beautiful and ethereal woman surrounded by fog-like air. Her features are delicate, but her color palette is dark, smokey, and raw."

Nyx – The Greek primordial Goddess of Night

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

"Born from Nyx, Hemera was a sister and consort to Aether. Together, the two represented joy and light. As such, they ruled over the daytime, bringing the light into the lives of numerous living creatures, men and gods alike. Every day, Hemera waited patiently in Tartarus for her mother. Once she saw Nyx approaching, she knew it was her time to shine and take over the day. This beautiful artwork shows Nyx embracing her two beloved children, Hemera and Aether. She is covering them with her cloak, showing her motherly love and protection - even when her children turned out to be her complete opposites."

Hemera – The Bright Goddess of Day

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Thalassa

Pontus and Thalassa – The Primordial Deities of the Sea

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

Phanes by Camille Flammarion

Phanes – The God of Creation And New Life

Vasilis Megas

August 13, 2023

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