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Published: 2011-11-26 20:08:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 27936; Favourites: 698; Downloads: 269
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The concept "Raven Lamia" is my idea.
Her jewelry is other story, it comes from a traditional wedding costume of Mongolia. Here have a reference( static1.travelandleisure.com/i… Enjoy.
Origins:
"THE EMPOUSAI (or Empusae), MORMOLYKEIAI (Mormolyceae) and LAMIAI (Lamiae) were fearsome underworld Daimones who lured young men in the guise of beautiful women to their beds to their flesh and blood. Behind the deceiving illusion of a beautiful woman they were truly demonic--the Lamiai had serpentine tails in place of legs, while the Empousai had flaming hair and mismatched legs of brass and donkey.
Later authors described the Lamiai as haunting ghosts (phasma) which also employed illusion in the seduction of young men. They were companions of Hekate, the goddess of witchcraft and haunting ghosts, who came forth with her from the depths of the underworld. The Empousai and Lamiai were the ancient equivalent of vampyres and succubi."
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Comments: 94
Super nice! Love everything about this pece.
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this takes my breath away - amazing movement - you are an art treasure
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What a nice way to break into my day.
I can't thank you enough.
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amg! How did you even do this? XD It's just so epic!!!
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It's beautiful and has a real sense of movement and drama.
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Your wonderful work has been featured here !
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Thank you, really appreciated!
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Great piece of work.
Thanks for sharing...
Featured in Inspirations at hangaroundtheweb.com
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Seeing this collection of wonderful works is a good beginning of the new year,
great artworks.Thank you very much for featuring!
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You're most welcome,
have a great year ahead
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This is a nice looking piece, very magical and still a bit haunting, nicely done!
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I love the style of this piece here. Very dark and mysterious. Absolutely love it
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I must admit there are some similarities. I thought more about costume for halloween
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I see. It's wonderful regardless! ^_^
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J'aime beaucoup l'atmosphère général de cette illustration... on sent bien aussi le mouvement. Et l'idée du costume est excellente !
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