Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III; 14th century BC

Η τελετή έληγε με τη συμβολική γέννηση ή αναγέννηση ενός αγοριού, ίσως του Ίακχου, του Πλούτου, γιου της Δήμητρας και του Ιασίωνα, ή του Διονύσου ως Ζαγρέα. Ο ιεροφάντης έρχονταν μπροστά στους μύστες και αναφωνούσε: «Ιερον ετεκε ποτνια κουρον, Βριμω Βριμων» The ceremony ended with the symbolic birth or rebirth of a boy, perhaps that of Iacchus or else called Pluto, son of Demeter and Iasion (the farmer), or perhaps this birth was of Dionysus who appeared as Zagreus. The hierophant exclaimed in front of the mystics: “The respectful goddess has given birth to a boy, Brimo (the angry one) has brought forth Brimon. A votive plaque known as the Ninnion Tablet depicting elements of the Eleusinian Mysteries, discovered in the sanctuary at Eleusis (mid-4th century BC)

Paolo Uccello‎ - Creation of The Animals, Adam, Eve and Original Sin. Detail. 1430‎

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875 ~ by Gustave Moreau…

Leonora Carrington (British/Mexican, 1917-2011).

Anonymous Samarkand artist - Constellation of the Dragon illustation. 1430

1377-1379

ivory, second quarter 17th century

Art by Juan Zanotto

Anonymous Dutch master - Hera Taking Refuge during the Fight between the Gods and the Giants (after Carel Fabritius). 1640-1650

William Blake - Ciampolo the Barrator Tormented by the Devils. Illustration to Dante’s Divine Comedy. 1826-7

Bruno Schulz - The Stallions and the Eunuchs. 1920

Eugène René Philastre – Assassination of Queen Galswinthe. 1846

Battista Franco, St. Jerome Meditating on a Skull, 16th century

Austin Osman Spare, The Logomachy of Zos (via sacreamour)