Amaterasu - Classic Mythology

April 16, 2012, 8:04 pm

Here is a sketch art card of Amaterasu from Japanese Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Amaterasu - Japanese Mythology - Amaterasu was the goddess of the sun, but also of the universe. The name Amaterasu derived from Amateru meaning "shining in heaven. The oldest tales of Amaterasu came from two ancient texts known as the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki. They are the oldest records of Japanese history dating back to around the 8th century. Amaterasu was born from Izanagi-no-Mikoto while he was purifying himself after entering Yomi, the underworld, failing to save Izanami-no-Mikoto. As he purified himself, gods began to form from his body. From Izanagi's face, the most important gods fell, including Amaterasu who came from his left eye. She became the ruler of the sun and the heavens along with her brother, Tsukuyomi, the god of the moon and ruler of the night. Originally, Amaterasu shared the sky with Tsukuyomi, her husband and brother until he killed the goddess of food, Uke Mochi. Uko Mochi offered him food that she spit from her mouth. Disgusted, Tsukuyomi killed her upsetting Amaterasu. Labeling Tsukuyomi as an evil god, she split away from him separating night from day.

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Tsukuyomi - Classic Mythology

April 26, 2012, 7:47 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Tsukuyomi from Japanese Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Tsukuyomi (Tsuku-Yomi, Tsukiyomi, Tsuki-Yomi) - Japanese Mythology - was the moon god in Shinto and Japanese mythology. The name Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto is a combination of the Japanese words for "moon; month" (tsuki) and "to read; to count" (yomu). Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto was the second of the "three noble children" born when Izanagi-no-Mikoto, the god who created the first land, Onogoro-shima, was cleansing himself of his sins while bathing himself after escaping the underworld and the clutches of his enraged dead wife, Izanami-no-Mikoto. Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto was born when he washed out of Izanagi-no-Mikoto's right eye. After climbing a celestial ladder, Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto lived in the heavens, also known as Takamagahara, with his sister Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess. Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto angered Amaterasu Omikami when he killed Uke Mochi, the goddess of food. Amaterasu Omikami once sent Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto to represent her at a feast presented by Uke Mochi. The goddess made the food by turning to the ocean and spitting out a fish, then facing the forest and game came out of her mouth, and finally turned to a rice paddy and coughed up a bowl of rice. Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto was utterly disgusted by the fact that, although it looked exquisite, the meal was made in a disgusting manner, and so he killed her. Soon, Amaterasu Omikami learned what happened and she was so angry that she refused to ever look at Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto again, forever moving to another part of the sky. This is the reason that day and night are never together.

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Poseidon - Classic Mythology

April 26, 2012, 7:52 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Poseidon from Greek Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Poseidon - Greek Mythology - Poseidon was the God of the Sea in Greek mythology. He was also known as 'Earth-Shaker' and could create earthquakes. Poseidon was the brother of Zeus and Hades. He received the weapon (the Trident) from three Cyclopes to help defeat the Titans. Some of Poseidons symbols include the trident, fish, dolphin, horse and bull.

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The Morrigan - Classic Mythology

April 26, 2012, 7:55 am

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Here is a sketch art card of the Morrigan from Celtic Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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The Morrigan - Celtic Mythology - The Morrigan (also known as the Morrigu) was the shape-shifting Celtic Goddess of War, Fate and Death. She also presided over rivers, lakes and fresh water, in addition to being the patroness of revenge, night, magic, prophecy, priestesses and witches. Her name is interpreted in various forms..."Great Queen," "Phantom Queen" or "Queen of Demons." She was said to hover over battlefields in the form of a raven or hooded crow and frequently foretold or influenced the outcome of the fray. The Morrigan was often depicted as a triune goddess whose other aspects were manifested in the Goddess Badb (meaning "Vulture" or "Venomous") and the Goddess Nemain (meaning "Frenzy" or "Fury"). The Morrigan was one of the Tuatha De Danaan ("People of the Goddess Danu") and she aided in the defeat of the Firbolgs at the First Battle of Magh Tuireadh and the Fomorii at the Second Battle of Mag Tured. The Celts believed that, as they engaged in warfare, the Morrigan flew shrieking overhead in the form of a raven or carrion crow, summoning a host of slain soldiers to a macabre spectral bane. When the battle had ended, the warriors would leave the field until dawn in order that the Morrigan could claim the trophies of heads, euphemistically known as "the Morrigan's acorn crop." The origins of the Morrigan appear to be directly linked to the megalithic Cult of the Mothers, who usually appeared as triple goddesses. Her role in Celtic legend is similar to that of the Valkyries in Norse folklore in that both used magic to cast fetters on warriors and made the decision regarding who would live and who would die. The Morrigan is also closely associated with horse symbolism and may, on occasion, have been linked with the equine Goddess, Epona. Another guise of the Morrigan is that of the "Washer at the Ford," who could usually be found washing the clothes of men about to die in battle. In effect, she is thus choosing those whose lives will be lost in the upcoming conflict. An old English poem entitled "Exodus" also refers to ravens (as previously mentioned, one of the Morrigan's other chosen manifestations) as choosers of the slain.

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Loki - Classic Mythology

April 26, 2012, 7:59 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Loki from Norse Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Loki Norse Mythology - Loki is the son of Fárbauti and Laufey, and the brother of Helblindi and Býleistr. By the jötunn (giantess) Angrboða, Loki is the father of Hel, the wolf Fenrir, and the world serpent Jörmungandr. By his wife Sigyn, Loki is the father of Nari or Narfi. And with the stallion Svaðilfari as the father, Loki gave birth - in the form of a mare - to the eight-legged horse Sleipnir. Loki's relation with the gods varies by source. Loki sometimes assists the gods and sometimes causes problems for them. Loki is a shape shifter and in separate incidents he appears in the form of a salmon, mare, seal, a fly, and possibly an elderly woman. Loki's positive relations with the gods end with his role in engineering the death of the god Baldr. The Prose Edda contains numerous references to the death of Baldr as both a great tragedy to the Æsir and a harbinger of Ragnarök. Loki is eventually bound 'to the sharpest rocks by the cold intestines of his dead son' by the gods as punishment. In both the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, the goddess Skaði is responsible for placing a huge serpent above him while he is bound. The serpent drips venom from above him that Loki's wife Sigyn collects into a bowl. However, she must empty the bowl when it is full, and the venom that drips in the mean time causes Loki to writhe in pain, thereby causing earthquakes. With the onset of Ragnarök, Loki is foretold to slip free from his bonds and to fight against the gods among the forces of the jötnar, at which time he will encounter the god Heimdallr and the two will slay each other.

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Horus - Classic Mythology

April 26, 2012, 8:02 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Horus from Egyptian Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Horus (Heru) Egyptian Mythology Horus was falcon-headed God of the sky, pharaohs, war and protection. Horus was born to the goddess Isis after she retrieved all the dismembered body parts of her murdered husband Osiris. Horus was told by his mother, Isis, to protect the people of Egypt from Set, the god of the desert, who had killed his father Osiris. Horus had many battles with Set, not only to avenge his father, but to choose the rightful ruler of Egypt. In these battles, Horus came to be associated with Lower Egypt (where Horus was worshipped), and became its patron. However, Set still refused to relent, and the other gods were getting tired from over eighty years of fighting and challenges. Horus and Set challenged each other to a boat race, where they each raced in a boat made of stone. Horus and Set agreed, and the race started. But Horus had an edge: his boat was made of wood painted to resemble stone, rather than true stone. Set's boat, being made of heavy stone, sank, but Horus's did not. Horus then won the race, and Set stepped down and officially gave Horus the throne of Egypt. But after the New Kingdom, Set still was considered Lord of the desert and its oases.

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Durga - Classic Mythology

April 26, 2012, 8:05 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Durga from Hindu Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Durga - Hindu Mythology Durga was a form of Devi (meaning Goddess), the supremely radiant goddess, depicted as having eight arms, riding a lion or a tiger, carrying weapons and a lotus flower, maintaining a meditative smile, and practicing mudras, or symbolic hand gestures. The word Shakti means divine feminine; energy/force/power, and Durga is the warrior aspect of the Divine Mother. As a goddess, Durga's feminine power contains the combined energies of all the gods. Each of her weapons was given to her by various gods: Rudra's trident, Vishnu's discus, Indra's thunderbolt, Brahma's kamandalu, Kuber's Ratnahar, etc.

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Athena - Classic Mythology

April 26, 2012, 8:09 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Athena from Greek Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Athena - Greek Mythology - Athena was the Goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, battle strategy, warfare, strength, the arts, crafts, justice, and skill in Greek Mythology. Athena was born fully armed from Zeus' forehead. She was the virgin patron of Athens. The Athenians built the Parthenon on the Acropolis of her namesake city, Athens (Athena Parthenos), in her honour. Some of Athena's symbols include the owl, the olive tree, snakes, Aegis, armor, helmets, and spears.

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Dark Zodiac Virgo 1

April 28, 2012, 7:03 am

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A sketch card that I drew for Jack Redd's

Dark Zodiac trading card series. Reddlife.com - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

Virgo Warrior

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It was an honor to be asked to be a part of this set. I have grown to be a big fan of Jack's artwork and when he asked me I just couldn't say no. I really love what he is doing with this set and I look forward to seeing the rest of the Zodiac cards, month by month.

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Dark Zodiac Virgo 2

April 28, 2012, 7:05 am

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Dark Zodiac Virgo 3

April 28, 2012, 7:08 am

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Dark Zodiac Virgo 4

April 28, 2012, 7:11 am

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Dark Zodiac Virgo 5

April 28, 2012, 7:12 am

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Thor - Classic Mythology

April 29, 2012, 6:52 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Thor from Norse Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Thor Norse Mythology - Thor was the God of Thunder and Lightning in Norse Mythology. Thor was also a god associated with storms, oak trees, strength and the protection of mankind. Thor was the son of Odin and the giantess Jörd. The day of the week Thursday ("Thor's day") bears his name. He is generally described as fierce-eyed, red-haired and red-bearded. Thor has the power to create lightning. Thor wields the mountain-crushing hammer Mjolnir, which when thrown at a target, returns magically to the owner. To wield Mjolnir, Thor wears the belt Megingjord, which boosts the wearer's strength and a pair of special iron gloves, Járngreipr, to lift the hammer. Mjolnir is also his main weapon when fighting giants. Thor was the husband of the golden-haired goddess Sif and had three children Magni, Modi and Thrud.

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Sobek - Classic Mythology

April 29, 2012, 6:56 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Sobek from Egyptian Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Sobek Egyptian Mythology Sobek was the deification of crocodiles, as crocodiles were deeply feared in the nation so dependent on the Nile River. Egyptians who worked or travelled on the Nile hoped that if they prayed to Sobek, the crocodile/Nile god, he would protect them from being attacked by crocodiles. In some Egyptian creation myths, it was Sobek who first came out of the waters of chaos to create the world. As a creator god, he was occasionally linked with the sun god Ra. Gradually, Sobek also came to symbolize the produce of the Nile and the fertility that it brought to the land; its status thus became more ambiguous. Sometimes the ferocity of a crocodiles was seen in a positive light, Sobek in these circumstances was considered the army's patron, as a representation of strength and power. In Egyptian art, Sobek was depicted as an ordinary crocodile, or as a man with the head of a crocodile. When considered a patron of the pharaoh's army, he was shown with the symbol of royal authority - the uraeus. He was also shown with an ankh, representing his ability to undo evil and so cure ills. Once he had become Sobek-Ra, he was also shown with a sun-disc over his head, as Ra was a sun god.

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Isis - Classic Mythology

April 29, 2012, 6:59 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Isis from Egyptian Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Isis (Aset) - Egyptian Mythology - Isis was the goddess of motherhood, magic and fertility. The goddess Isis (mother of Horus) was the first daughter of Geb, god of the Earth, and Nut, the goddess of the Overarching Sky, and was born on the fourth intercalary day. At some time Isis and Hathor had the same headdress. In later myths about Isis, she had a brother, Osiris, who became her husband, and she then was said to have conceived Horus. Isis was instrumental in the resurrection of Osiris when he was murdered by Set. Her magical skills restored his body to life after she gathered the body parts that had been strewn about the earth by Set. This myth became very important in later Egyptian religious beliefs. Isis is also known as protector of the dead and goddess of children from whom all beginnings arose. In later times, the ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile River flooded every year because of her tears of sorrow for her dead husband, Osiris. This occurrence of his death and rebirth was relived each year through rituals.

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Hera - Classic Mythology

April 29, 2012, 7:01 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Hera from Greek Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Hera Greek Mythology Hera was Queen of the Greek Gods. Hera was the wife and one of three sisters of Zeus. She was the goddess of women and marriage. Hera's mother was Rhea and her father Cronus. Hera was known for her jealous and vengeful nature, most notably against Zeus's lovers and offspring, but also against mortals who crossed her, such as Pelias. Paris offended her by choosing Aphrodite as the most beautiful goddess, earning Hera's hatred. Hera had six children (Ares, Enyo, Hebe, Eileithyia, Hephaestus and Eris). The cow and the peacock were sacred to her. Some of Heras symbols include the pomegranate, peacock feather and diadem.

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Hel - Classic Mythology

April 29, 2012, 7:07 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Hel from Norse Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Hel - In Norse Mythology, Hel was the Daughter of Loki and goddess of the underworld (keeper of the dead), Niflheim. She was thrown into Niflheim by Odin, who decreed that she must rule over men who died of sickness or old age. She was frightening to look at. In some accounts she reclines on a bed called Disease and half of her body is rotting and decayed. In other accounts half of her face is flesh and half is blank. In other accounts half of her face is flesh and half is blue. In the Prose Edda book Gylfaginning, her appearance is described as half-black/decayed and half-flesh colored, and as further having a gloomy, down-cast appearance. The Scandinavian word Hel originally simply meant the place where the dead go, but this became personified into the goddess Hel. The English word, Hell, naturally derives from the Scandinavian. She had playing key role in the attempted resurrection of the god Balder.

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Hades - Classic Mythology

April 29, 2012, 7:10 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Hades from Greek Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Hades (Aidoneus) Greek Mythology Hades was the ancient God of the Underworld in Greek Mythology. Hades is the oldest male child of Cronus and Rhea. According to myth, he and his brothers Zeus and Poseidon defeated the Titans and claimed rulership over the cosmos, ruling the underworld, air, and sea, respectively; the solid earth, long the province of Gaia, was available to all three concurrently. He received the Helm of Darkness (which could make him invisible) from three Cyclopes to help defeat the Titans. He also had three sisters, Demeter, Hestia, and Hera. Hades consort was Persephone and some of his symbols included Cerberus, Cap of invisibility or Helm of Darkness, Cypress, Narcissus and Key of Hades.

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Apollo - Classic Mythology

April 29, 2012, 7:13 am

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Here is a sketch art card of Apollo from Greek Mythology that I drew for the Classic Mythology trading card set produced by me & my wife Elaine (Perna Studios) - Sketch card measures 2.5" x 3.5".

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Apollo Greek Mythology Apollo was the God of Music, poetry, plague, oracles, sun, light, medicine and truth and prophecy in Greek Mythology. Apollo was the son of Zeus and Leto, and had a twin sister (Artemis). Apollo had four children Asclepius, Troilus, Aristaeus and Orpheus. Some of Apollos symbols include the lyre, laurel wreath, python, raven, bow and arrows.

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