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For a project, we were asked to create an image or write a paper describing ourselves as related to the goddesses Demeter, Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite, Hera, and/or Persephone.
Waterfalls have long been connected to the underworld and afterlife (probably not a little because of their entrancing qualities and the number of suiciders who leap off their sides each year). The waters in this picture symbolize both the underworld and also descend into it, splashing down into a bottomless abyss while the ethereal mists rise up from its cold dark depths. I've connected myself with Persephone, wife of Hades, in the waterfall because while I'm not a religious person I am a spiritual one. Often I'll lie in bed and think about the mysteries of the universe and how scientific knowledge might merge with theological wisdom. The source of much of my imagination starts in spiritual contemplation.
Yet while Persephone preoccupied herself with the dead and afterlife, I'm more interested in this life. The wild untamed growth, swallowing cities and surmounting cliffsides, represents my Artemis side. Artemis was the goddess of the hunt and, like her, I enjoy walking (in imagination and physical reality) the leaf-strewn forest paths. Absolute delight flashes across my face whenever I see a squirrel or a bird and I could spend an eternity watching the animals strut through their habitats in the zoo.
Athena is represented by the wonderful lighting and twin swordswomen statues (metallic behemoths based on old Athenian sculptures) who's crossed swords and shining gold surface recognize the importance of knowledge and defense. I'm a fierce fighter, especially when facing injustice or tackling uniquely difficult projects. Underneath the wild growth of the rainforest you can see the ruins of a city and steps ascending into the sky. This is my love of culture and civilization and constant stepping-up of my abilities and intelligence.
In the far background is a mountain range, showing my Hera side. I champion Athena for her love of power to fight injustice, but feel my love of power also comes from Hera somewhat. I enjoy power because with it I can complete projects and keep full control over their progress. However I do not want power for the sake of having power, I prefer using the power for useful means (more like Athena than Hera). This is why Hera is represented so little in this image.

Speedpainted, completed in 3 hours using Corel Painter IX (the oil pastel brushes)

Description
For a project, we were asked to create an image or write a paper describing ourselves as related to the goddesses Demeter, Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite, Hera, and/or Persephone.
Waterfalls have long been connected to the underworld and afterlife (probably not a little because of their entrancing qualities and the number of suiciders who leap off their sides each year). The waters in this picture symbolize both the underworld and also descend into it, splashing down into a bottomless abyss while the ethereal mists rise up from its cold dark depths. I've connected myself with Persephone, wife of Hades, in the waterfall because while I'm not a religious person I am a spiritual one. Often I'll lie in bed and think about the mysteries of the universe and how scientific knowledge might merge with theological wisdom. The source of much of my imagination starts in spiritual contemplation.
Yet while Persephone preoccupied herself with the dead and afterlife, I'm more interested in this life. The wild untamed growth, swallowing cities and surmounting cliffsides, represents my Artemis side. Artemis was the goddess of the hunt and, like her, I enjoy walking (in imagination and physical reality) the leaf-strewn forest paths. Absolute delight flashes across my face whenever I see a squirrel or a bird and I could spend an eternity watching the animals strut through their habitats in the zoo.
Athena is represented by the wonderful lighting and twin swordswomen statues (metallic behemoths based on old Athenian sculptures) who's crossed swords and shining gold surface recognize the importance of knowledge and defense. I'm a fierce fighter, especially when facing injustice or tackling uniquely difficult projects. Underneath the wild growth of the rainforest you can see the ruins of a city and steps ascending into the sky. This is my love of culture and civilization and constant stepping-up of my abilities and intelligence.
In the far background is a mountain range, showing my Hera side. I champion Athena for her love of power to fight injustice, but feel my love of power also comes from Hera somewhat. I enjoy power because with it I can complete projects and keep full control over their progress. However I do not want power for the sake of having power, I prefer using the power for useful means (more like Athena than Hera). This is why Hera is represented so little in this image.

Speedpainted, completed in 3 hours using Corel Painter IX (the oil pastel brushes)