#AncientGoddess

[circifox]

Drawtober 2023: Asteroid Crunch

Crea is one of my ancient celestial goddess characters who I initially made as a doll along with her two sisters Tea and Trinity. Still haven't made them clothes yet but I know what their outfits would look like. She's a primordial being of destruction and cares not for a lot of things. Also for some reason, out of the three of them, she's the only one who eat space rocks? And space junk? For whatever reason, she likes the crunch and resistance? It doesn't affect her body or anything, so she doesn't care. Her sisters don't approve of this (especially not Trinity). Don't eat rocks. Crea- Me (@circifox)

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[vsslxo]

Using Prayer Candles

This prayer candle is highly charged to help you connect with and exchange energy with the Goddess. Use it for devotion, an offering, protection, spiritwork, or ritual. Featuring art channeled in collaboration with the Goddess, the glass vessel can continue to be used for offerings once the candle has been burned.

[sliceoflife90]

The Venus of Willendorf

Exploring the Majestic Venus of Willendorf: A Paleolithic Masterpiece

The Venus of Willendorf, considered the most illustrious among the Paleolithic Venuses, is a statuette carved from oolitic limestone and adorned with red ochre paintings, standing at a height of 11 cm. Dated between 24,000 and 22,000 B.C., this iconic work of art is not native to the region where it was discovered but now reigns supreme in the Naturhistorisches Museum in Vienna.

Chronicle of an Extraordinary Discovery

In 1908, archaeologist Josef Szombathy discovered the Venus of Willendorf at an archaeological site near Willendorf in der Wachau, along the left bank of the Danube in Austria. The Paleolithic site underwent careful examination around 1990, allowing a reevaluation of previous estimates regarding the artwork's dating. Stratigraphic analysis indicated that the statuette was created between 25,000 and 26,000 years ago, a significant correction from earlier estimates that erroneously placed it between 10,000 B.C. and 32,000 B.C.

Sculptural Anatomy: Details and Vibrant Colors

The Venus of Willendorf, representing a nude female figure, rests her arms on her breasts. The most distinctive features are the rounded and ample forms, while facial features are deliberately left uncarved. The spherical head is covered with a hairstyle interpreted as a headdress of shells or a coiffure, perhaps reminiscent of the curly and frizzy hair typical of the African population.

The reddish clay surface, combined with the yellowish and porous limestone, creates a play of light and shadow that highlights the roughness of the surface. The underlying shadow emphasizes the abundant shapes of the figure, creating a suggestive chiaroscuro effect.

Symbolic Meaning: Fertility and Mother Earth Worship

The Venus of Willendorf, the precursor of prehistoric Venuses, is steeped in symbolism. These statuettes, usually ranging from 3 to 15 cm, often feature elongated legs and heads, perhaps suggesting the practice of embedding them in fields or among cave rocks, according to the customs of the time.

Accentuated sexual traits, such as monumental breasts, a prominent belly, and ample buttocks, are interpreted as symbols of fertility. The Venus of Willendorf, with its pronounced forms and attention to detail in sculpture, connects to the worship of Mother Earth and her ability to foster prosperity.

In conclusion, this statuette embodies the symbolism of an era where population growth was pivotal in elevating social status, emphasizing the primary importance of births in the construction of a civilization.

[saturninemysticthreads]

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[ashley-jayne]

Luna picked this one by stomping on it 🐾 I took it as a sign. Here's the gem in her choice 💎 The Soma goddess is here to remind you that you are a perfect expression of the universal life force and always have been. Wholeness comes when you awaken to the reality that wherever you are on your path, there you are. You are precisely where you belong right now. Of course, all the changes you strive for are in process, and there will always be soul work to do. Our lives are dynamic. But at every point on your path of growth, you are whole just as you are. When you fully realise that the feeling of wholeness is a birthright from cradle to the grave, true peace is yours. 💞 #somagoddess #goddess #goddesses #ancientgoddess #oracle #cardoftheday #oraclereadings #vintageaesthetic https://www.instagram.com/p/Clu3R9ivpRL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[harrietswrittenworlds]

LILITH

By Nikki Marmery

📖 BOOK REVIEW:

Amazing new release! Beautifully divine.

A triumphantly feminist retelling of ancient creation myths in the tradition of Madeline Miller and Claire North. Lyrically rendered, this epic U.S. debut tells the story of the woman known as Adam's first wife and her fall from Paradise and quest for revenge.

Before Eve, there was Lilith. Lilith and Adam are equal and happy in the Garden of Eden. Until Adam decides Lilith should submit to his will and lie beneath him. She refuses and is banished forever from Paradise.

Demonized and sidelined, Lilith watches in fury as God creates Eve, the woman who accepts her submission. But Lilith has a secret: she has already tasted the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. Endowed with Wisdom, she knows why Asherah, God's wife and equal, the Queen of Heaven is missing. Lilith has a plan: she will rescue Eve, find Asherah, restore balance to the world, and regain her rightful place in Paradise.

If this is not the best book of 2023, I don't know what is. A bold retelling of our origin story. Lilith's story is finally told and finally heard!

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Have you read Lilith yet?!!!!

[art-for-the-home-and-office]

This abstract fractal art is a representation of the ancient goddess. It captures the beauty and power of her with precision and detail. The vibrant colors and mesmerizing patterns evoke a feeling of strength and mystery. Not only will this wall art make a beautiful addition to your home, but it also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing you that it is an original piece of art from Jodi Di Liberto FromThePurpleHouse. Add a touch of beauty and history to your walls and show your appreciation for this ancient goddess with this unique artwork. #AncientGoddess #FractalArt #FromThePurpleHouse

[tikaestudio]

New Diosa Chingona!

Mexica Goddess Tlazolteotl is the goddess of weaving, cotton, fertility, pregnancy and also sexuality and impurities. She is badass, also represent the moon and earth, and has a lot of different interpretations.

[namyandtheowls]

Notte o Nyx (in greco antico: Nύξ, Nýx, "notte") è una delle divinità primordiali della mitologia greca[1][2].

Secondo la Teogonia di Esiodo, Notte era figlia di Caos, mentre nella cosmogonia orfica era figlia di Phanes[1][2]; nelle Fabulae, Igino la dice figlia di Caos e di Caligine[3]. Sempre secondo Esiodo, Notte era la personificazione della notte terrestre, in contrapposizione al fratello Erebo, che rappresentava la notte del mondo infernale. Era inoltre contrapposta ai suoi figli Etere (la luce) ed Emera (il giorno).

Notte era una delle divinità più antiche, e dimorava nel cielo; secondo Omero, anche Zeus ne aveva paura.

Questa divinità fu ripresa nella mitologia romana con il nome di Nox.

[ancienttreeoflife]

Happy New Solar Year and Spring Equinox ♀️ Ancient Tree of Life So I rearranged my sacred space. There is a mixture of Kemetic-Egyptian and Sumer-Babylonian. From Ancient Kemet, I have Aset/Isis to the right (Mercy) and Khonsu in the Middle (Middle Path) And Ancient Sumerian/Babylon, Ti.Am.Su aka Tiamat on the left (Severity). Additionally, I have the 4 Sons of Heru Canopic Jars representing the 4 elements. The long Cobra in the middle represents the Winding Stairway that leads from Earth (Lower) Up the Tree or Ladder. This is representative of the Middle Pillar or Middle Path and walking upwards towards the Heavens. How do you bring in the new Solar Year? 🔥Ignite Your Spiritual Awakening! Learn the Secrets of the Ancients. ___________________________________⠀ 👍Like Post 👇Comment Below 👉Follow Now 👀See profile for more ___________________________________ . . .

[circifox]

Tea

Art process here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyUeTwYpcJl/?img_index=1 When I remembered that I forgot to draw Tea and Trinity, I think I drew them back to back or the dates were close together? It's been a minute since I've finished these pieces so I don't entirely remember. Crea and Tea were born around the same time, and the two of them constantly clash. I also recall that when I was making them for a sculpture class project, I wanted them to have opposing color schemes. I think Crea's palette is stronger due to how I balanced her colors compared to Tea though. Out of these three pieces, Tea's stare seems to be the most unwavering and intense. It may relate to the color I picked for her sclera. Tea- Me (@circifox)

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[money2thorough]

#AncientGoddess #Gaea @money_2_thorough ugh (at Inglewood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B09zV1zBZJU/?igshid=15tgip5sdlmz6

[wanderingaffect]

Marble relief with a dancing maenad (mythical women inspired by Dionysos to abandon their families to roam mountains and forests in ecstatic dance). And this concludes my photo series on Ancient Greek goddesses of fertility during a Friday morning at the Met. #metmuseum #maenad #dionysos #dance #ancientgreece #greekmythology #ancientgoddess #arthistory #museumcollection #beauty #aesthetics #antiquity (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4PWU7gqsr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2j5dabq28xd2

[fionahorne11]

Walking at sunset with @spiff._ and @zari_dingo , talking about life’s changes and rebirths and I spied this beautiful shed snake skin under a rock. A potent symbol of trusting that the seemingly destructive and unbearable experiences of life are essential for the growth that defines the experience of being Human. Grateful for the gift of healing perspective. #witchlife #snakeskin #ancientgoddess #amputeelife #sober #witchesofinstagram #witch https://www.instagram.com/captainfifi/p/CZOBa7ev2Ar/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nzee1321]

🌈 The Goddess Iris ✨ #ShotoniPhone #australia #victoria #melbourne #museum #hellenicmuseummelbourne #hellenicmuseum #statue #iris #goddessiris #ancientgreece #ancientgreekhistory #photography #boomerang #ancientgods #ancientgoddess #ancientgoddesses #ancientgoddesssculptures #ancient #ancienthistory #surreal #surrealart #lifelike #eerilybeautiful @nzee1321snaps (at Hellenic Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWqDj0WhmNi/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thesmilingdemon]

wip- #ancientgoddess? #faerie? #monster? #hungryelemental? I wrote a horror poem and then I wanted to draw some kinda #eldritchmonsterwoman. ❤ I'll post a clean finished version whenever I feel like finishing. #doodle #sketchdiary #sketch #colorpencil #prismacolorpencils https://www.instagram.com/p/CQsoF-_roZ5/?utm_medium=tumblr