By Ernest Louis Lessieux [1848-1925]

By Ernest Louis Lessieux [1848-1925]

I hope they like this!!!

[Selene & Artemis Doodle]

To the person who asked for Selene and Artemis :) (I was too lazy to do a proper reference for them,,)

Made Selene a lot more radiant and dramatic. Notes being that her silver armour glows, her shawl is threaded moonlight and the marks across her face r actually the moon cycle!!

(Also my friend made the joke but its now canon that her bangs were cut by Artemis LMAO)

Some Apollon, inspired by the etruscan statue from Veio 🌻

Hermaphroditus (Hermaphroditos)

The son of Hermes and Aphrodite. Once a beautiful young man raised by nymphs of Mount Ida, he grew weary of his surroundings and by 15 journeyed out on his own to Caria. While in Halicarnassus at the well of Salmacis, he was spotted by the nymph of said name who fell madly in love with the youth. Eager to win him over, she praised him, looking her best and asked to be his. Stunned he was, and she continued, pleading and wrapping her arms around his neck. He roughly turned her down, and off she ran, behind a tree. When he believed her to be gone he undressed and jumped into the waters.

From behind the tree Salmacis watched him. Unable to contain her joy she undressed and rushed out, jumping in with him. The nymph caught hold of the boy, wrapping her body around his as he attempted to fight her off. She caressed him, fondled him, kissed him, denying him release. 

She strained to keep hold of him and thus prayed for any god to hear, praying to never let them part. Her prayer was answered and the two bodies fused, becoming one face; One form. Neither a man, nor a woman.

When he awoke to the change he grew furious, his looks and body no longer his. He cried out to his parents, exclaiming that, whosoever bathes in the waters a man will emerge half woman, instantly weakened. His parents heard his cry and the waters did as he wished.

Afterwards he became known as the god of hermaphrodites and effeminates, as well as a symbol for marriage.

Some say he occasionally appeared to men but others say he was considered a monstrosity and very rarely entered the world, and due to the lack of references for him it is believed the second is more accurate.

☽☾ The Early Lightbringer ☽☾

FINALLY managed to get this drawing of Lady Eos done , and it sure took a lot out of me but I'm glad I got to finish it in her honor <3

This drawing depicts my take on the goddess , titaness & embodiment of dawn , Lady Eos . I gave her flowers in her hair, mainly roses & crocuses, a pitcher with water alluding to dew , and a star of light over her head , connecting to her two sons Lord Eosphorus ( the morning star ) & Lord Hesperos ( the evening star ). I tried to base her wings on Swallows ( at least in shape ) , and her colors are based on the dawn lighting up the night sky, which you can hopefully recognize in the back . I kinda wish I could've added a bit more in terms of jewelry but I'm content with it now , don't want to mess it up . The earrings are based on the sun & the moon , as a nod to her siblings <3

Since the goddess Lady Selene is my matron goddess, I try to honor her direct , beloved siblings Lady Eos & Lord Helios every chance I get , and I thought a devotional drawing was the perfect idea ! I really hope Lady Eos likes it , and hope you'll do too !

( divider made by me ! ♡)