- Caryatis - by NekhbetSun
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There an open-air temple was dedicated to Carya, the Lady of the Nut-Tree, whose priestesses were called the Caryatidai. Carya was a virgin who had been transformed into a nut-tree for her unchastity with Dionysus.
This particular form of veneration of Artemis at Caryae suggests that in pre-classical ritual Carya was the goddess of the nut tree who was later assimilated into the Olympian goddess Artemis.
Each year women performed a dance called the Caryatis
at a festival in honor of Artemis Caryatis. * * * Enjoy your history lesson? ...class dismissed :o) Wishing everyone a super day and as always, thanks so much for comments n faves !!! ~ Love & Hugs ~ * Mina *
Credits:
www.mjranum.deviantart.com
www.aethereality.net
Comments (132)
pops
Fantastic artwork
Lotus253
They! That's nice! Good work!
timtripp
sensual to the max. phenomenal evocative image!
waldodessa
You are realy something special!
frymarkdesign
wow I love the tones and the flowers that blend into the character, so beautiful Mina
jimw1
Beautiful composition Mina'.......Love the Autumnal Colours..... Jim xx
Bossie_Boots
Oh wow Mina what an incredible piece superb work hugs lou x
ArtByMel
And what a lovely history lesson it was!!! Stunning image!
OrphanedSoul
Very beautiful image!
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful and very creative realization my friend.....!!!
Arbelain
Good to read the story and with the picture above. Excells, Mina!
DeathTwister
Very nice work sweetheart
thecytron
Nice work!
helanker
What a lovely image this is. Wonderful artwork MIna :)
2Loose2Trek
No wonder I've always found nut tree forests so appealing. Beautifully done dearest Mina. HUGS
d51
Very beautiful image!
caviedes
Very well done Mina!!!!!
morghana
Your artwork is most inspiring. Incredible and wonderful image!!!
huismus
Beautiful! And I love the info you always give.
romanceworks
A gorgeous image and I adore Greek myths. CC
Inspired_Art
Even though I'm Christian, I love greek folklore/mythology! You did a great job on this one! : )
robotalk
Great lesson and even GREATER artistic representation of the legend ! outstanding work !
Flint_Hawk
Glorious picture!
algra
Impressive beauty.
dhanco
I really enjoyed the history of this and the magnificent artwork, Mina. Such a beautiful composition you've created. Lovely work!
magnus073
I love the history lesson Mina and your image to go with it is simply spectacular my friend :)
Darkwish
Wonderful pic! Very well done!
mel841
Oh my! You've really done it this time!! What a fantastic image.
doarte
Gorgeous work Mina...love your text that accompanies it. Graceful elegant image!
hipps13
Oh, Mina this is grand your words bring a smile all in all simply beautiful sweet weekend to you warm hug and love, Linda