But less ..... invasive than a bull, a swan, or a shower of golden rain (!)You see what happens if a girl lets ants get in her pants!
Thanks for featuring Lily in a double bill, Kam - today you have also posted her in your companion thread, 'Cam's Camera: Slave Girls' -Thanks to DA's E-DigitalFantasy and his wonderful picture of the lovely Lily I am happy to offer new insights into a curious and little-known episode of Greek mythology : how the Myrmidon people originated.
Eurymedousa was the daughter of Cleitor of Arcadia or, some say, of Achelous, the god of the river Achelous.
Zeus, who desired her (as he desired most women and goddesses) but seemed to lack confidence in his seductive powers, approached and "seduced" her in the form of an ant as the unsuspecting girl was enjoying an early morning nap in the shade.
As a result, she gave birth to Myrmidon, the ancestor of the people of the same name.
An ant? And this would be the first time Zeus had ever had any self-doubt about his seductive prowess. I mean the blighter was famous for seducing anything female that moved (or perhaps stood still long enough for him to say, "you and me, Babe, how about it?"). Anyway, it's a fantastic image, as noted by Bob and other luminaries, and one should not look too hard at religious myth or metaphor. Mind you, that advice won't stop me doing a series on Jesus' parables, but it's sound advice anyway.Thanks to DA's E-DigitalFantasy and his wonderful picture of the lovely Lily I am happy to offer new insights into a curious and little-known episode of Greek mythology : how the Myrmidon people originated.
Eurymedousa was the daughter of Cleitor of Arcadia or, some say, of Achelous, the god of the river Achelous.
Zeus, who desired her (as he desired most women and goddesses) but seemed to lack confidence in his seductive powers, approached and "seduced" her in the form of an ant as the unsuspecting girl was enjoying an early morning nap in the shade.
As a result, she gave birth to Myrmidon, the ancestor of the people of the same name.
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The doubts about Zeus' self-doubts are purely conjectural on my part. Maybe he just liked to play tricksAn ant? And this would be the first time Zeus had ever had any self-doubt about his seductive prowess. I mean the blighter was famous for seducing anything female that moved (or perhaps stood still long enough for him to say, "you and me, Babe, how about it?"). Anyway, it's a fantastic image, as noted by Bob and other luminaries, and one should not look too hard at religious myth or metaphor. Mind you, that advice won't stop me doing a series on Jesus' parables, but it's sound advice anyway.
Did I say I really like the picture?
Eastern Mediterranean women and their menfolk.........The doubts about Zeus' self-doubts are purely conjectural on my part. Maybe he just liked to play tricks
The swan, the bull and the golden shower are on their way. As to the invisible ghost it is beyond my means to make it visible ...Eastern Mediterranean women and their menfolk.........
"I was raped by / impregnated by an ant / a swan / a bull / a golden shower / an invisible ghost who said He was God"
"That's nice, dear. We'll raise it as our own. (But it had better not look like him next door.........)"
Excellent! I have always loved the Greek myths. And you interpret them in such a good wayThe swan, the bull and the golden shower are on their way.
Don't forget Pan, Dyonisos, all the other male gods plus all the satyrs and assorted monsters.Eastern Mediterranean women and their menfolk.........
"I was raped by / impregnated by an ant / a swan / a bull / a golden shower / an invisible ghost who said He was God"
"That's nice, dear. We'll raise it as our own. (But it had better not look like him next door.........)"
He subsequently appeared as a dove. And later as flames on 11 disciples' heads.As to the invisible ghost it is beyond my means to make it visible ...
Well since we are here at cruxforums I think a bit of the more salty stuff would be appropriate.He subsequently appeared as a dove. And later as flames on 11 disciples' heads.
But the traditional figure for the impregnation of the Virgin is a fall of dew,
based on Isaiah 45:8, 'Drop down dew, Heavens, from above,
and let the clouds rain down the righteous one' -
not quite invisible, but a challenge to make visible!
I was raised to believe the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit was female. Heh.He subsequently appeared as a dove. And later as flames on 11 disciples' heads.
But the traditional figure for the impregnation of the Virgin is a fall of dew,
based on Isaiah 45:8, 'Drop down dew, Heavens, from above,
and let the clouds rain down the righteous one' -
not quite invisible, but a challenge to make visible!
well I think that's theologically not far off the mark!When I was a young lad being raised in a non-pentecostal protestant church, this Holy Ghost thing really confused me. I thought Jesus came back to haunt people.
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Yes, the dove is fine. However what would be the point of representing the scene if Mary is not disrobed ? And I can see no good reason why she should be ...He subsequently appeared as a dove. And later as flames on 11 disciples' heads.
But the traditional figure for the impregnation of the Virgin is a fall of dew,
based on Isaiah 45:8, 'Drop down dew, Heavens, from above,
and let the clouds rain down the righteous one' -
not quite invisible, but a challenge to make visible!
It was a heavy dew and she didn't want to get her best robe wet?Yes, the dove is fine. However what would be the point of representing the scene if Mary is not disrobed ? And I can see no good reason why she should be ...
Making rules that don't apply to you is the whole point of being a god isn't it? Especially if they start their career with a big rule-violation like saying, 'Nothing can exist without a prior cause, well ... except me!'apparently you can be a god and make rules like "No adultery!!" which don't apply to you.)
Well, that's easy enough to explain. As far as he's concerned, he's always been there, and has no knowledge of what caused him, so as far as he's concerned, he lives without pre-existent cause. "I have always been here."Making rules that don't apply to you is the whole point of being a god isn't it? Especially if they start their career with a big rule-violation like saying, 'Nothing can exist without a prior cause, well ... except me!'