- Caryatis - by NekhbetSun
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Description
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)
atsoram
Absolutely gorgeous composition- love her determined expression and all the great detail!
wannes
Very beautiful scene!!! Excellent work!
awjay
great work again my friend
LBJ2
You really master your style Mina. Interesting nut lesson too. I didn't know that. Maybe i should learn the nut dance too.. even if its for women ;) The colouring is amazing on this picture..and the rest of your gallery too .. It surprise me every time to see how much you can obtain from a very narrow palette(meaning few colours). The nuts with the universe in the background is great. Very original model pose too... it has the same grace as the statue of liberty.
schonee
WOW This is such a beautiful piece your so amazing. love how you put it all together. You have such a creative mind.
brycek
So very beautiful Mina..lovely artwork!!
furuta
Beautiful and gorgeous image. great!!
blankfrancine
So beautiful, wonderful pallete.
RubyT
This is breathtaking! Love every detail and element and the tones and whimsical feeling to this is stunning!
Vanadis11
Excellent composition and wonderful done! Great image!
novelist
I've always been a fan of Artemis and did not know this about her. So, thanks for sharing that information. What wonderful colors. Mystical, sensual, and powerful image.
chall-art
V. Beautiful! I love that rich copper/gold colour!
nosawayne
Superb!
SapUS59
an absolutely stunning image my friend, excellent work !!
Richardphotos
always a delve into the unreal world of emotions and deep feelings. excellent art Mina
LinaraTar
wonderful art!
emmecielle
Wonderful work! Have a great day! :)
avalonfaayre
I have always loved Mythology and this is a perfect illustration for the story. Absolutely entrancing!
ledwolorz
Very beautiful work.Amazing.
debz
Fantastic iimage as always Mina! Beautiful colour and super light!
Mousson
fabulous!!!!!
MarciaGomes
EXTRAORDINÁRIA OBRA FASCINANTES CORES,MAGNIFICA COMPOSIÇÃO.+++++++++5
Jay-el-Jay
Nice work.I wonder if the dance was anything like the Be-bop Tango?
eekdog Online Now!
this image reminds me of a friends style like yours, his namesss were Visionsary, aka studiovision. he use to be a member here and at deviant. his last name fails me right now but his first name was chris. very well done work Mina, dig the beautiful colors and the colage of things. --FAVE-- lol steve
bpclarke
Gorgeous creation! Beautiful textures, colors and story. Bunny
flaviok
Fantástica, uma obra magnifica, aplausos (5)
nongo
You have an incredible talent Mina!! Thanks for the history lesson, I'll place my apple at your doorway... eshaku suru!!!!!!
jocko500
super what you do here
uk601
Glorious picture! FANTASTIC !!!!
LENK911
YEA, THE MINI LESSON WAS VERY NICE. YOUR RENDER/DESIGN IS AMAZING. VERY BEAUTIFUL.