20 5 / 2013
The Archaic Greek Lion of Kea, thought to date to around the 6th century BC, sculptor unknown. Ioulida, island of Kea.
Though much ambiguity still surrounds this stone carved smiling lion, it is thought relate to the mythology of Kea, which was once known as “The Water Island”
The island was considered to be inhabited by water Nymphs. Due to its exceptional beauty, the Gods were jealous of the island and sent a lion down to ravage it of its beauty. The lion drove all the Nymphs out of the island and the island dried out.
The inhabitants of Kea then asked Apollo’s son, Aristaeus for help and he built a temple to the mightiest of all Gods, Zeus. This act pleased Zeus and he brought rain to the island and the nymphs back to it, as well. (x)
Photos courtesy & taken by Phso2
(via manticoreimaginary)
20 5 / 2013
Tammam Azzam, Freedom graffiti
‘Kiss’ by Klimt painted on the remains of a building hit by bombs and bullets.
20 5 / 2013
Strange Rock Formations Around the World
There is no doubt that our planet is an astoundingly beautiful place. We still have the opportunity to conserve the resources we have left. This generation cares. Care is good, but action is better. The places featured above are examples of the majesty and mystery of our Earth. We need to do all we can to protect what is ours.
- Cappadocia, Turkey
- Stone Forest National Park, Yunnan, China
- Gibson Steps (12 Apostles), Great Ocean Road, Australia
- Bryce Canyon, Utah
- Ko Tapu Island, Thailand
- Giant’s Causeway, Ireland
- Mono Lake, California
20 5 / 2013
“I always admired Wonder Woman and the Incredible Hulk, but I don’t know if I’d be a very convincing Hulk.”
(Source: bluemethy, via claravoyant)
20 5 / 2013
“Peter and Alice”, a play by John Logan (Noël Coward Theatre London, 2013)
This. Even on paper it’s undeniably powerful and devastating. I keep recalling Ben and Judi’s performance of this so vividly; their voices reverberating in my head. Such a perfect ending, leaving me in shivers and tears. Unforgettable.
(via francisabernathys)
20 5 / 2013
Dear anyone responsible for a work of fantasy fiction,
This is how you warrior.UGH. YES. LADIES IN PROPER ARMOR.
First one is a game concept art piece by Justin Sweet.
Second is Calm Before the Storm by wraithdt.
The next one is by pixiv artist 鯨.
The fourth and last pieces are by Marian Churchland.
Next is desert cleric by heegur.
And finally Red Knight and Boudicca are by Sang Han aka fluxen.
(via ursineknight)
