Skadi - Goddess of Winter by 7Sins
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We are having a spell of arctic weather here in my little village by the sea, and the cold weather has inspired me to turn Victoria into a winter Goddess!
Using the search words "Goddess of Winter" I found this bit of text about Skadi, the Skandinavian Goddess of Winter:
The goddess for whom Scandinavia was named dwelled high in the snow-covered mountains; her favorite occupations were skiing and snowshoeing through her domain. But when the gods caused the death of her father Thjassi, Skadi armed herself and traveled to their home at Asgard, intent on vengeance. Even alone, she was more than a match for the gods, and they were forced to make peace with her.
Skadi demanded two things: that they make her laugh and that she be allowed to choose a mate from among them. The first condition was accomplished by the trickster Loki, who tied his testicles to the beard of a billy goat. It was a contest of screeching, until the rope snapped and Loki landed, screaming with pain, on Skadi's knee. She laughed.
Next, all the gods lined up, and Skadi's eyes were masked. She intended to select her mate simply by examining his legs from the knees down. When she'd found the strongest-thinking them the beautiful Balder's legs-she flung off her mask and found she'd picked the sea god Njord. So she went off to live in the god's ocean home.
She was miserable there. "I couldn't sleep a wink," Skadi said in a famous eddic poem, "on the bed of the sea, for the calling of gulls and mews." The couple moved to Thrymheim, Skadi's mountain palace, but the water god was as unhappy there as Skadi had been in the water. Thereupon they agreed on an equitable dissolution, and Skadi took a new mate, more suitable to her lifestyle: Ullr, the god of skis.
(Text from Patricia Monaghan's 'The New Book of Goddesses and Heroines' Published by Llewellyn, 1997).
Welcome to winter, wrap up warm and thanks for looking!
Best wishes, Gray (aka 7Sins).
Comments (24)
RundwulfWolfShield
Most excellent work, my friend!!
Kaartijer
Awesome work, beautifully done!
Padria
Awesome portrait and great done the hair blowing in the wind. I also like your text about Skadi!
Akhbour
Awesome character and lightning Gray, only thing missing are a couple of snowflakes! ^_^
AdamWright
Awesome work with the hair and expression! Lovely!
lyron
Wonderful!!!!
magnus073
All I can say is you did brilliant in bringing her to life my friend.
Cimaira
She's beautiful, you have captured the spirit of the goddess and winter very well, with her icy blue eyes and blowing hair.
ladyinblack
This is really beautiful!! Love her gray eyes and the movement of her hair. Totally enjoyed the story of this beautiful goddess :) Wonderful image!
ESarge
Beautiful scene and story!!
Flores
Beautiful!
sylki
I loved the story!!! She certainly is beautiful, a goddess indeed!! I can just see that wonderful long silver hair streaming out behind her as she speeds down the mountains on her skis.
Miska7
Very nice portrait. Great lighting! Nice hair and expression! Well done.
Fidelity2
You are super creative. 5+.
FantastArt Online Now!
Wonderful image! Fantastic character!
Antonio57
Elle est splendide et les couleurs utilisées sont adéquates!!!!Bravo
Penabby
Absolutely stunning!! this my most fav of yours, she is beautiful xxx
moonbunnie
Very beautiful presentation of goddess she matches your information very nicely! Wonderful work!
schonee
Instant Fave...I love her!
amirapsp
So much beauty in this...WOW
katy555
Fantastic portrait, great lighting, well done...
Iceshark39
Spectacular image and wonderfully matched to the words you've chosen! She is cool, refreshing and beautiful. Just as a crisp winter morn should be.
Pisano
I'm always interested in Mythology. Good to hear a new legend. Great work on the portrait.
brewgirlca
Beautiful work. You did spectacular job on her flowing silver hair! Everything comes together and works on this picture including her gray eyes and makeup. The subtle use of crystals is done to good affect as is the soft gray lighting of a maratime winter day.