Leanan sidhe
self-portrait, part of the Goddesses, Myths and Monsters series.
Scottish Vampire-Muse – said to inspire poets and artists, but also drain them of sanity and, eventually, life (perhaps explaining the premature death of our most brilliant of artists…). Said to preserve her unusual beauty by collecting the lifesblood of her victims in a cauldron, drinking it from a glass…
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JonoCarrick
OOOOOH! Great image and great anaology! I believe in the Leannon Sidhe (notice how so many extra ordinarily talented people died young?)
Selkie replied
Yes! In fact i just added that to the description…i think it’s a fantastic myth, and probably the most believable one…:) xooxox
navybrat
hawt and sexy!
Selkie replied
I see where YOUR proclivities lie…lol. Blood is sexy, yes.
JonoCarrick
You see, she gifts her victims with this divine inspiration and talent… and then collects her dues.
Think of jimi Hendrix, James Dean, Edie, Janis, Jim Morrison….
Selkie replied
Exactly…fascinating innit? I am going to do a whole series of Vampires from different cultures – so far she’s the most interesting one i’ve researched. She seems real, somehow…
micklyn
Wow, great work, fascinating description.
Selkie replied
Thanks so much, Micklyn!
Erika .
You just have this dark sexiness about you that is so well captured in this image. Amazing self-portrait as always. xx
Selkie replied
Well, thanks E :). xo
RebeccaWeston
OMG!! loving this babe !! dark, sexy, dangerous !! I think I know Leanan sidhe lol !! Xx Becca
Selkie replied
Yeah, me too, heh…xo
Dragonhide
AH, your muse. :)
This is wonderful!
Selkie replied
Sweetie, i AM this muse. :)
bloodyactress
mmmmmmmmmmm blood…you lucky duck….
hehe wat? are you on some kind of bvamkp spree here??? well keep it up cuz I LOVE VAMPIRES!!!!! n youre doing an awesome portrayal as always.
mmm but you better watch out tho…you might make me Very thirsty with all that blood…
heehee :)
Selkie replied
Hah…well, yes as a matter of fact i am :). Thanks, Bloody…xoxo
bloodyactress
oops:) i meant vamp
awdigitaldreams
totally cool hon!
Selkie replied
thank you, Dreams :)
terugvanver
good contrast, good emotion
Selkie replied
Thanks, T!
Barbara Glatzeder
ahhhhH! messy girl, she should get herself a serviette! kidding, it’s lovely – this series suits you well … err … you suit this series well? :-)))
Selkie replied
Hah, thanks :). I do seem to have an endless supply of ideas on this particular subject!
Lund
Great contrast and photo… You take the most amazing self-portraits!
I had not heard of an evil muse before. Very interesting myth… it kind of makes sense too.
Selkie replied
Thank you very much, Lund :).
I think this is one of my favorite myths, as yes, it really does have the ring of truth to it eh?