- Lamia - by NekhbetSun

2D • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Aug 04, 2007

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LAMIA A Libyan Snake Goddess In Greek mythology, Lamia was a beautiful woman who, like so many other beautiful Greek women, had a liason with Zeus and bore a number of his children. Zeus' wife, Hera, was jealous, and she kidnapped all the children to keep them out of their mother's arms. Mad with grief, Lamia began to entice mortal children to serve as her substitute children. However, her deceitful actions caused her to transform into a monster with the head and breasts of a woman and the body of a giant serpent, and rather than treating the children as her own children, she began to treat them as her own supper, devouring them with gusto. In time, Lamia was able to reproduce, giving life to creatures like herself called Laminae. The Laminae were lustful she-demons and had the power to seduce men and suck out their life force. The Greek name Laminae means either "lecherous vaginas" or "gluttonous gullets." * * * Mornin' All *S* Hope everyone is having a great Saturday so far ! And dear Tara, since you loved the first round, here's more inanities...hope yall get a titter r two :o) The dead batteries were given out free of charge. Thieves who steal corn from a garden could be charged with stalking. To write with a broken pencil is pointless. ~ Love & Hugs ~ * Mina * Photo Credtis: stock xchng Brush Credits: http://brushes.500ml.org www.prettybrush.deviantart.com www.inobscuro.com

Comments (82)

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Erynn

7:09AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Fantastic work :) Well done :)

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sessan53

7:11AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Yes, yes, yes.... this is amacing work. Fantastic. Congratulation. :-)hugs sessan

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MUSEWORX

7:13AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Absoulte work of genies! An excellent composition

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RodolfoCiminelli

7:20AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Excellent and very creative collage of images Mina....!!!! Very expressive model....!!!

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jenay

7:20AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

wonderful artwork - and great mythological background as well :)

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OldHippieKeyboard

7:32AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

The look in those eyes tells me she has already spotted her next meal... The vines "snaking" all around her add to the eeriness and mysticism of this beautiful creature. Very well thought out and rendered, Mina.

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kenwas

7:46AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

An excellent image. Zeus had quite the time it seems.

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shadownet

7:47AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

100+

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MountainHawk

7:57AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

'Scuse me while I shut my jaw! That is one tale I needed to read on Saturday Night!Her character is definitely transmitted through her eyes! Wonderful work Mina!

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helanker

8:00AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Fantastic artwork. I love the rustic background. The look in her eyes fits very good into your fascinating story :))) 5*

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DeathTwister

8:13AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Oh this is awesome hun, I love the feeling the Far east gives and this is soooo romantic to me. Easy one of your best.

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Bossie_Boots

8:25AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Omg outstanding artwork simply amazing hugs lou x

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Arumbus

8:39AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

This is simply wonderful art - WOW! Great owrk

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OrphanedSoul

8:58AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Oh Wow this is georgious!

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caviedes

9:01AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Mina!! Excellent image!!!!!!!

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claude19

9:08AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Thanks MIna for your flash back on the legends of the greek mythology !!! Always splendid portrait !!!

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3Dillusions

9:08AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

I was told this story in Greek school, lol, wonderful creation :)

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cole4965

9:30AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

She has an incredibly haunting face! Bravo!!! This is a masterpiece!

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romanceworks

9:31AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

I tell you, those Greeks do know how to tell a good tale. Just love all the myths and this one's fascinating. Doesn't get more interesting than (lecherous vagina).:o) Such an exotic portrait - she is as beautiful as she is wicked. CC

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rayburg

9:48AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

I love your picture and the mythology lesson and thanks for the added humor. I may have to start a mytholgy-manipulation series. Thanks for making my day start off on a positve.. =)

sisostris

9:48AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Brilliant work and excellent creation. Bravo.

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hipps13

10:16AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Hi Mina I really like this made me smile and think Beautiful and sweet Good day to you warm hugs, Linda

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MagikUnicorn

10:26AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Wonderful story and Amazing Artwork

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auntietk

10:41AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

The other day someone told me I was average - but he was just being mean! Nothing average about your work, my dear! :) This is just gorgeous. You found a perfect match between the face and the myth. Awesome!

Denys234

10:45AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Beautiful work!!

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Richardphotos

10:55AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

first time to hear of this story.very interesting and excellent art. I think I knew the lecherous woman back in the late 70's

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TheAnimaGemini

11:02AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

This image is a killer. I fav it right now.

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A_Sunbeam Online Now!

11:04AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Great interpretation of the story! love the expression and the textures.

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Mousson

11:23AM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Vraiment tres beau. Travail magnifique.

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Gaiadriel

12:02PM | Sat, 04 August 2007

Gasp!!! Talk about bone-permeating resonance in an image!!! The eyes, as always, penetrating...but the effect on her mouth, otherworldly. Beyond amazement is where I'm seated on this one, mi hermana. Hugs and blessings! :)