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Oracle of delphi
Explore the fascinating history and enigmatic predictions of the Oracle of Delphi. Discover the ancient wisdom and mystical powers behind the most influential oracle of ancient Greece.
This week our homework theme was "Greek myths." One of my favorite Greek myth characters has always been the Oracle. I don't know why, she just seems so mysterious and special and awesome. image source I came up with this composition where most of her body is in the light, but her face is in shadow. I drew a quick little thumbnail. I knew that getting a photo reference would help a lot for this. The only tricky part would be finding a place with such strong light. Luckily it was a sunny day…
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Leandra B
About this item 10 in. High, 4.5 in. Long, 4.5 in. Wide Expertly Cast in Resin Metallic Bronze and Color Washed Finish Amazingly Detailed A Great Gift For Mythology Enthusiasts
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Lucy Zulick
The women in Zhang Jingna's photographs look so pristine that at a first glance, they appear painted. The New York-based artist styles them in flowing, ruffled gowns and adorns them with flowers and jewels.
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yendrosh
In a time and place that offered few career opportunities for women, the role of priestess at Delphi was enormously influential. She was consulted on everything from warfare to love to public policy.
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Jordyn Harris
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Megan Maguire
An ancient oracle told by a Pythian priestess says, “But when the time shall come that the female conquers in battle, driving away the male, and wins great glory in Argos, then many wives of the Argives shall tear both cheeks in their mourning.”
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Lueny Lopes
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Sophie Alexandra . Wild Rose Wellness
Katie Eleanor is a storyteller and photographic artist based in London. Inspired by literature, costume art, performance, and Victorian illustration, her work is dreamy, poetic, and filled with indescribable emotion. She hand-paints each photograph. Wearing powdered wigs, white makeup, and gauzy veils, the figures resemble nineteenth-century monarchs suspended in private states of reverie and despair;...
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