"I am Athena, the daughter of Zeus and the Titaness Metis. I am a virgin goddess of war, wisdom and crafts to the Greek people.
I sprang forth, fully grown, from Zeus' head after he swallowed Metis. Gaea had warned that a child born of Metis may take over, so when Metis became pregnant, Zeus swallowed her.
I was worshiped most notably at Athens, which celebrated my cult primarially. Poseidon and I were both fond of the city, and it was decided that the one who could give the citizens the greatest gift would earn the city. Poseidon created a spring, but the water was salty like his seas. I created the better gift, an olive tree, which gave food, wood and oils to the people."
This was created especially for an entry for the contest that is having. The goal is to create a manipulation depicting either a myth or fairy tale. This was a pleasure to create as it just came together so smoothly. All comments and favs are always appreciated. Please understand I am very thankful for these, just a bit of a procrastinator when it comes to thanking all you generous people. Special thanks go out to those who supply such wonderful stock for to use in completing our vision: from from from from from from [link] from [link] from
I created the shield because I couldn't find just the right one.
ASTOUNDING!!! the color choices you went with compliment the piece so well! this is beautiful! and good job on the creation of the shield! it looks entirely realistic!! i also like how you changed the color of her dress. much better (and regal) in green. what an awesome myth to illustrate. Nicely done!!!
i also like how you changed the color of her dress. much better (and regal) in green.
what an awesome myth to illustrate. Nicely done!!!