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Selene

Selene, the moon goddess, is known for her countless love affairs. The most famous of her loves is the shepard Endymion. Other affairs of Selene's include involvement with Zeus with whom she had three daughters, and Pan who gave her a herd of white oxen. Some sources report that the Nemean lion, which fell to the earth from the moon was the result of an affair of Zeus and Selene. She was involved in many love affairs, however, not as many as her sister, Eos, the dawn. She resembles a young woman with an extremely white face who travels on a silver chariot drawn by two horses. She is often shown riding a horse or a bull. Selene is said to wear robes, carry a torch, and wear a half moon on her head. She was not one of the twelve great gods on Olympus, however she is the moon goddess. After her brother Helios completes his journey across the sky, she begins hers. Before Selene's journey across the night sky she bathes in the sea.

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Jan van Baarle 16 Jul 2007

Myu, muy bonaita Laura! Me gusta mucha!

Josh MacDonald 10 Jan 2006

The moon acts as a halo. Beautiful Shading. Gorgeous artwork Laura.

H. Harper 17 Jun 2005

she has a real ethreal feel to her, i love the reflection on the water too. the whole composition makes it look like an old painting, its lovely.

Steven Burnette 19 May 2005

You are definately a professional, Love the composition, great placement of symbolic elements (moon and stars). As the viewer I am drawn to the golden flames, which stands out of its cold muted surroundings. This is a very balanced piece. From one artist to another, great work.

Marcel LorAnge 19 May 2005

Wonderful creation, Laura and thanks for the informative text on it's mythological origin. I can't wait to see more of your work and I wish you many many years of creation!