#voluptas

Voluptas, oil on canvas (1897) Franz von Lenbach (German, 1836–1904) portrays Voluptas, the daughter of Cupid and Psyche, and the Roman personification of sensual delight.

Stepping away from his role as the "painter prince" of the European elite, Lenbach sheds realistic detail, using a smoky, dark background to create an atmosphere that feels less like a room and more like a fever dream.

Knowing what Eros has been responsible for, Psyche tries to convince him to be less of a jerk when it comes to matchmaking. But Eros responces that he might be the one who inflicts desire but mortals (and gods) are still the ones who are responsible for their actions.

To prove his point he sometimes lets Psyche to decide/shoot who's going to fall in love with whom. And adds that he himself can't be 100% sure himself whether the lovers will stay faithful to each other or not. Still with her he tries to be more wise with decisions. But when he's on the "hunt" with Hedone he goes for pure childish chaos.

Speaking of Hedone, Eros is a total girl dad.

Also Hedone has her mom's curiosity, her dad's mischeviousness and devilishly adorable looks from both.

Even though Aphrodite is still a bit salty about Psyche, she absolutely adores Hedone to the point she presents her as her own daughter. Eros ahems on the background while Psyche is just happy that her mother-in-law doesn't try to kill her daughter.

Upon gaining godhood Psyche received power to affect people's mental state. She can ease someone's grief but also send depression if someone talks shit about her husband.

moodboards: fairy tales and folklore - Hedone, Greek Goddess of Sensuality and Physical Pleasure

"Desires as round as peaches bloom in me all night..."

Voluptas - Where Celestial Bodies Guide Not

Experimental Black Metal from Prague, Czechia

Voluptas are a Prague-based experimental black metal band, influenced by the Norwegian avant-garde of the 1990s and other eccentric rock genres. Their music occasionally incorporates various elements of psychedelia, (free) jazz and noise, and their studio records, as well as live shows, often feature a guest saxophonist.

1. The Patriarch (Part I) 02:46 2. The Patriarch (Part II) 04:43 3. Sol Indiges 05:39 4. Moon Obscured 07:47 5. The Spindle of Necessity 04:42 6. Mars Invictus 05:37 7. Yetzer Hara 03:04 8. Ex Nihilo Nihil Fit 07:31

Release date: April 16th, 2025 via @sunandmoon.records

Hedone: Goddess of Joy and Pleasure

Hedone kids 🤩Rays of sunshine 🤩No thoughts, just vibes 🤩Major sweet tooth 🤩Can be selfish, inconsiderate

An intimate, illustrated collection of spells and stories to infuse our lives with ritual, history, and magic from the visionary artist and infamous witch Bri Luna, founder and creative director of “The Hoodwitch.” Blood Sex Magic is an invitation and an awakening—a guide toward a life of connection to self and spirit, to the seen and unseen realms, and to magical traditions past and future. Bri…