Greek Goddesses and Heros are my passion. I have loved their stories since I was a child. Since I am not much of an artist and I can't sculpt to save my life, these creations are my homage to these wonderous legends and myths. I have attempted to recreate these women with all the detail that their stories possess. If I have made an error, please feel free to correct me!

This is Atalanta. In Greek Mythology, Atalanta was a Virgin Huntress. She was the fasted human being on foot and would marry only the man that could beat her in a foot race. Those that lost to Atalanta not only lost the race, but their lives as well.

One suitor by the name of Hippomense prayed to the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite for help. She bestowed upon him three golden apples. During the course of the race, he tossed each apple, one by one, into Atalanta's path. Stopping to pick each of them up, Hippomense was able to beat her. Of course no Greek Myth would be authentic without a tragic ending. Hippomense and Atalanta affronted Aphrodite by failing to thank her. The great goddess turned them both into lions.

My tribute to Atalanta is based on a Teresa doll. Only her lips are repainted. Done is a flesh tone, they are accented with gold glitter. Atalanta's hair is pulled back into a long ponytail covered in gold roping. She has two delicate curls on either side of her face (as was the fashion). Her short white tunic is ideal for racing and hunting. The tunic is adorned with gold trim. In her hands she hold three golden apples. Atalanta is currently available at $40.

The daughter of Demeter and Goddess of Spring, Persephone was kidnapped to the underworld by Hades and made his wife. After eating 4 pomegranate seeds, she was condemned to spend 4 months of the year with her husband. During that time, her mother "killed" the Earth due to her lonliness.

This customized Persephone comes in a long, black satin Grecian robe with silver rope belt and matching hairpiece. Her lips are repainted a dark red with red glitter and her hair is permed. As a reminder of her life above, she wears delicate roses in her hair, around her neckline, and as a bustle. She is topped with the "ebony" crown her husband presented to her set above a thick curled upswept hairstyle. She comes complete with a pomegranate in one hand. That, coupled with the roses signify her dual existance. Persephone is no longer available.

She is the Roman Goddess of blooming flowers. In Greece, she is known as Chloris.

This customized Chloris comes dressed in a full length pale pink Greco/Roman gown. It is detailed and adorned with dozens of silk flowers and gold trim. Her hair is dyed green to represent the Earth's greenery and tied back by golden cording. Her face is repainted to reflect the colors of greenery with dark green eyes and green lips highlighted with silver glitter. In her hand she holds a bouquet of spring flowers to signify her unity with the Earth. Chloris sells for $40.


Flora, detail

Aphrodite is one of the most loved Greek Goddesses. She was born out of the foam of the sea, hence her name (aphros is the Greek word for "foam"). Aphrodite is the Greek Goddess of love, sexuality, and passion. She is married to Hephestus, the ugly lame God of the Forge. When choosing a husband, Aphrodite was inundated with gifts from the Gods. Hephestus, who was ugly and lame, knew he could give her nothing but his love and faithfullness. Touched by this, Aphrodited married him.

My tribute to Aphrodite is reminiscent of the painting "Venus" by Sandro Botticelli. Her hair is partially tied back in red ribbon. Delicate wisps and curls erupt from both sides. Only her lips are repainted a deep red. Aphrodite wears a long white Grecian robe with only one sleeve and a deep slit in the center to show off her sensuality. Her robe is trimmed in ribbon to match her hair piece. On her feet she wears barefoot Grecian sandles which criss cross up to the middle of her calf done in red ribbon. In her arms, she hold a swan (her animal representation). Aphrodite, when available, will be $55. 		PICTURE FORTHCOMING

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