The Divine Horses Of Achilles, Balios And Xanthos ~ Giorgio De Chirico, 1963

I keep thinking about the suggestion that Apollo hated Achilles so much because Achilles was literally just like him but mortal (blond, musical, good with a sword, talented at medicine) and he just didn't care for that.

A wild Artemis and Apollo appear. 🌿

I wanted to depict them before their debut on Olympus. If I could go back I would redraw them with more animal skins in their clothing to really add that touch of wildness... but ah well, there's always next time.

Greek mythology from A to Z:

[P] - Phobos (Φόβος) was the god of fear. The followers of his cult made bloody sacrifices.

Norse mythology from A to Z:

[E] - Eir (Old Norse “help, mercy”) is a goddess and/or valkyrie associated with medical skill.

Devotional art of grand Lady Leto and Her blessed twins (inspired by Her statue)

Greek mythology from A to Z:

[N] - Nike (Νίκη) was the goddess of victory, depicted as having wings, hence her alternative name “Winged Goddess”.

Greek mythology from A to Z:

[C] - Circe (Κίρκη) was a powerful enchantress versatile in the arts of herbs and potions and capable of turning human beings into animals.

johnny licking omar’s neck as a way of both teasing him and demonstrating trust vs. omar kissing the back of johnny’s neck as a sign of comfort and commitment at the end of the film don’t @ me

*Phobos passing by with a knife*

Ares: Is that for your brother?

Phobos: Yup.

Ares:I don't think so...

*Ares passes him a bigger knife*

Phobos: Thanks dad!

Aphrodite *following him behind*: Wait! No killing your brother!

The West Wind looks for spring. 🍃