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Dionysus sailing with Dolphins
Painting - serti technique on silk
Inspired by a Greek fresco. Hand painted in a serti technique on silk. 26" x 20".
The original painting is available $2,400
The Greek God Dionysus sailing with Dolphins. The son of Zeus and Semele The god of wine Later named Bacchus by the Romans.
There are many stories involving Dionysus. This is one of my favorites…
The God Dionysus was traveling on a ship disguised as a man. The sailors on board decided to make a little extra money by selling this lone passenger into slavery at the next port of call.
Dionysus (with his super powers) discovered their devious plot and became enraged. With vengeance he filled the wind with the sound of flutes and caused the timbers of the ship to sprout and rapidly grow into grapevines. Then (as an extra special touch) he turned the oars of the ship into snakes which so terrified the crew they promptly jumped overboard. Unfortunately in those days… most of the crew couldn’t swim.
Dionysus was known to be a generous and joyful god (though he tended to be a bit excessive at times). When he heard their pleading and begging, he had a change of heart, and saved them from drowning by turning them into Dolphins.
The Greeks have known for centuries that, Dolphins (as previous sailors themselves) often help ships and their crew at sea. Rescuing drowning men, women and especially children - by guiding and lifting them gently to safety.
Sailors throughout history have grown to respect these gentle creatures, treating them with kindness and a shared kinship. Welcoming them on their voyage - as having a dolphin visit during a journey at sea has long been viewed as a good omen from the gods.
In another story Dionysus turned himself into a dolphin - to ferry the faithful to the temple of Delphi.
It’s hard to love the sea and not love mythology.
The original painting is available $2,400
The Greek God Dionysus sailing with Dolphins. The son of Zeus and Semele The god of wine Later named Bacchus by the Romans.
There are many stories involving Dionysus. This is one of my favorites…
The God Dionysus was traveling on a ship disguised as a man. The sailors on board decided to make a little extra money by selling this lone passenger into slavery at the next port of call.
Dionysus (with his super powers) discovered their devious plot and became enraged. With vengeance he filled the wind with the sound of flutes and caused the timbers of the ship to sprout and rapidly grow into grapevines. Then (as an extra special touch) he turned the oars of the ship into snakes which so terrified the crew they promptly jumped overboard. Unfortunately in those days… most of the crew couldn’t swim.
Dionysus was known to be a generous and joyful god (though he tended to be a bit excessive at times). When he heard their pleading and begging, he had a change of heart, and saved them from drowning by turning them into Dolphins.
The Greeks have known for centuries that, Dolphins (as previous sailors themselves) often help ships and their crew at sea. Rescuing drowning men, women and especially children - by guiding and lifting them gently to safety.
Sailors throughout history have grown to respect these gentle creatures, treating them with kindness and a shared kinship. Welcoming them on their voyage - as having a dolphin visit during a journey at sea has long been viewed as a good omen from the gods.
In another story Dionysus turned himself into a dolphin - to ferry the faithful to the temple of Delphi.
It’s hard to love the sea and not love mythology.