Hephaistos
Ἥφαιστος: the god of technology, blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals, metallurgy, fire and volcanoes.
To Hephaistos, Fumigation from Frankincense and Manna. Strong, mighty Hephaistos, bearing splendid light, unwearied fire, with flaming torrents bright : strong-handed, deathless, and of art divine, pure element, a portion of the world is thine : all-taming artist, all-diffusive power, ‘tis thine, supreme, all substance to devour : aither, sun, moon, and stars, light pure and clear, for these thy lucid parts [of fire] to men appear. To thee all dwellings, cities, tribes belong, diffused through mortal bodies, rich and strong. Hear, blessed power, to holy rites incline, and all propitious on the incense shine : suppress the rage of fire’s unwearied frame, and still preserve our nature’s vital flame.
Orphic Hymn 66 to Hephaestus (trans. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. to 2nd A.D.)
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Rebecca Bryson
Very Nice Piece…love mythology!
Christianna Berg
i thought he was supposed to be ugly… nice tho :)
kreesor
Fantastic work Ivy!! :>)
Angela Lo Rosso
Fabulous
FireRabbit
I love the hair!
cloudsdreams
the man of my dreams..truly beautiful this of light and dark balance. wonderful….janet
Taylor Sawyer
You are invited to enter this
work into the Best of Orange challenge!
WIPhotographer
wow mythology history you go…. i cant believe..
Tahnja
Wow but you are one amazingly talented lady
Gabby87
That’s so very cool and nice work too!!!
=D
Ushna Sardar