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He falls in love with a statue he carved because it was so beautiful. Venus rewards him by bringing it to life. Pygmalion names it "Galatea".

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In the Greek myth of Pygmalion, he falls in love with a statue he sculpted because he is disillusioned with the women in his society. His love for the statue, Galatea, is a reflection of his desire for an ideal and unattainable love.

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