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What ancient Greek sculptor fell in love with his own creation?
His name was Pygmalion.
Sculptor who fell in love with a statue that was then brought to life by Aphrodite?
The sculptor was named Pygmalion.
Ivory statue which came to life in greek mythology?
Galatea. She was the statue whom Aphrodite breathed life in as a reward to her sculptor Pygmalion.
Which play by George Bernard Shaw is based on the mythical Greek story of a sculptor who fell in love with Galatea a lovely statue made by him?
Pygmalion
What is the Greek symbol for Pygmalion the Greek god?
he's not a greek god hes a sculptor that fell in love with one of his statues and asked aphrodite to make her real and she did
Why do you think Pygmalion hated women?
Pygmalion, a figure from Greek mythology, did not hate women. In fact, he was a sculptor who fell in love with his own creation, a statue named Galatea. This myth is often interpreted as a representation of the power of love to bring inanimate objects to life.
Is Pygmalion part of Greek mythology?
Yes. Pygmalion was a sculptor in Cyprus who fell in love with one of his creations. Aphrodite was so moved by his devotion that she allowed the statue to come to life. Her name was Galatea and their son, Paphos, was the founder-king of a city still on the island to this day.
What is pygmalions occupation?
If you mean the original ancient Greek Pygmalion: he was a sculptor who fell in love with one of his own sculptures (one of a beautiful young woman). Should you mean the main character of the play Pygmalion, later turned into the famous musical My Fair Lady: that was Henry Higgins, a professor of Phonetics.
What is the greek origin of Pygmalion?
The Greek origin of Pygmalion comes from the mythological story of a sculptor who fell in love with a statue he created. According to Ovid's "Metamorphoses," Pygmalion crafted a beautiful ivory statue of a woman, which he named Galatea. Desiring companionship, he prayed to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who brought the statue to life. This tale explores themes of love, art, and transformation, and has inspired various adaptations, including George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion."
Who was the king of Cyprus that fell in love with a statue?
Pygmalion
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.
Who is Galatea in Shaw's play?
Galatea is a statue in the play "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw. Pygmalion sculpted Galatea and fell in love with her.
