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Venus may have answered Pygmalion's prayer because he was a skilled sculptor who created a stunningly beautiful statue that captured the essence of feminine beauty. As the goddess of love, Venus likely appreciated and honored Pygmalion's dedication and the purity of his love for his creation.
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What is a summary of pygmalion?
Venus was enraged with the women of Cyprus because they denied her divinity. Venus turned them into prostitutes, and because they had no shame, they could be turned into stone. Pygmalion was disgusted with the women of Cyprus. He carved himself a statue out of ivory and fell in love with it. At a feast for Venus(strange,because the people were opposed to Venus' divinity,this is likely a mix of two stories from an oral tradition), Pygmalion prays to Venus. When he returns home,his statue has been turned into a woman(Galatea). 9 monts later,she gives birth a son,Paphos.
What is 'The Thinker or Venus de Milo'?
"The Thinker" is a famous sculpture by Auguste Rodin depicting a man lost in thought. It is known for its detailed depiction of the human form. The Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek statue representing the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. It is renowned for its graceful pose and missing arms.
What three tasks did Venus give to Psyche?
Venus tasked Psyche with sorting a heap of mixed grains, filling a flask with water from the River Styx, and collecting fleece from golden sheep. Each task was impossible to complete without divine intervention.
What does Venus de Milo symbolize in Paul's Case?
It could have multiple symbols depending on how you view the text. But the most dominant symbol is apparent if you accept the fact that Paul might be gay. Venus of Milo represents the goddess Aphrodite who is the epitome of beauty in women which Paul if he is gay obviously would have some troubles with.
What goddess was love and compassion?
The goddess of love and compassion is often associated with Aphrodite in Greek mythology and with Venus in Roman mythology. Both goddesses are known for representing love, beauty, and compassion in their respective mythologies.
What did Pygmalion pray to Venus for?
Pygmalion prayed to Venus to give him a wife as beautiful as his own statue that he had created.
Who helps Pygmalion in his desire to have the woman he loves?
Aphrodite (Venus).
What is a summary of pygmalion?
Venus was enraged with the women of Cyprus because they denied her divinity. Venus turned them into prostitutes, and because they had no shame, they could be turned into stone. Pygmalion was disgusted with the women of Cyprus. He carved himself a statue out of ivory and fell in love with it. At a feast for Venus(strange,because the people were opposed to Venus' divinity,this is likely a mix of two stories from an oral tradition), Pygmalion prays to Venus. When he returns home,his statue has been turned into a woman(Galatea). 9 monts later,she gives birth a son,Paphos.
Under what circumstances does Pygmalion fall in love?
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.
Who fell in love with the statue he carved so the gods brought it to life?
Pygmalion fell in love with a statue he created (which was later named Galatea). Aphrodite (Venus) answered his prayers that the statue become a real woman. This has been captured perhaps most famously by Jean-Léon Gérôme's oil painting 'Pygmalion and Galatea'. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmalion_(mythology) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galatea_(mythology) http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WLA_metmuseum_Pygmalion_and_Galatea_ca_1890.jpg
Who is the parents of pygmalion in the story of pygmalion and galatea?
Pygmalion was a talented sculptor who lived in southern Cyprus. He couldn't find the ideal woman in real world so he created her out of a block of snow-white marble. He talked to her as she was a real woman and he asked for Venus to make her alive. One day, when he lost all his hopes, he found the sculpture alive. Galatea is the name of that sculpture who became a real woman afterwards.
What is Venus the planet dressing up for Halloween?
its own self, i answered my own question!
Who created a statue that Venus brought to life?
In Ovid's Metamorphoses (a long poem with many stories of magical transformation) Pygmalion is a Cypriot sculptor who carves a statue so beautiful that he falls in love with it. In despair he prays to the goddess of love (Venus). She brings the statue to life, and Pygmalion and his statue (who is called Galathea in later versions of the story, though Ovid does not give her name) have a son called Paphos.It is just as well that no-one reads this story from its source anymore (Book X of Ovid's Metamorphoses). It is R-rated in the original version.
Who helped Venus against Psyche's beauty?
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What was Pygmalion's position on Greek mythology?
In Ovid's narrative, Pygmalion was a sculptor who carved a woman out of ivory. According to Ovid, after seeing the Propoetides prostituting themselves, he was not interested in women, but his statue was so realistic that he fell in love with it. He offered the statue gifts and eventually prayed to Venus. She took pity on him and brought the statue to life. They married and had a son, Paphos.
What was Pygmalion?
Pygmalion was a king. he created statues in his spare time. His wish was that he wanted a woman just like the staue he created, so Aphrodite (Romen version: Venus) granted his wish. he touched the statue's face when he came home one night and the staue came to life. so the two of them got married and were very happy together.
Why are you not doing what i asked i asked for a pic of Venus?
Because you merged it with a question asking for a diagram, not a picture, of Venus. When you say that your question is the same as one that it is NOT the same as, it gets merged with that one, and yours does not get answered.
