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The Myth of Europe

According to Greek mythology, Zeus, the chief of Gods, fell in Love with a beautiful girl, named Europa and in order to get close to her, he disguised himself a...
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According to Greek mythology, Zeus, the chief of Gods, fell in Love with a beautiful girl, named Europa and in order to get close to her, he disguised himself as a white bull. He abducted her and carried her away from Phoenicia, to Crete. It`s said that from this time on our continent was named Europe.
We can also see the story of Europa and the bull as a poetical way of remembering that people originally came to our continent across the sea from West Asia

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6 Comments |
nina050
 
nina050 February 22, 2016
Fantastic creation and story! I did not know of this myth.
Doris, you never cease to amaze me, and in a wonderful way! :-)
kathyallison
 
kathyallison February 23, 2016
You are such an amazing artist!
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mihrt February 23, 2016
truly a wonderful creation that tells your 'story' well. Love the textures and all the elements used here. congrats! Beautiful work.
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 February 23, 2016
awesome .. you are a wonderful teller of stories and myths !!
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trainwoman February 24, 2016
You are such a master of telling a story in photos...wonderful creation Doris
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer March 25, 2016
interesting
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