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Cheta ha'Egel

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70 x 100 cm;   

 "The symbolic range of the bull is so encompassing that it is associated with all the four elements, indicating the tremendous power of nature, beyond human control. {...} In Sumeria, the kings shared with the god the tittle of "The Wild Bull". The blind fury of stampeding bulls, their heads and horns lowered toward the ground, seemed much like the frenzied gods of storm-winds, destroying anything in their way. Their deep bellow and glimmering horns evoked deities of thunder and lightning. The bull's massive body seemed as solid as the earth. His life-creating virility resembled the sun and his crescend-shaped horns were associated with the moon."

    "Cattle become identical with wealth, the words 'cattle' and 'capitalism' sharing the same root."

    "Come, blessed Dionysius, various nam'd, bull-fac'd
    Begot from Thunder, Bacchus fam'd
    Bassarian God, of universal might
    Whom swords, and blood, and sacred rage delight"

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GinkgoLouve's avatar
I'm always impressed by your art. Your work is wonderful. :love: I'm also glad to learn something about the symbol of te bull.