Senses Myths – The Black God

Description

This artwork is part of the Senses Myth Series that depicts myths from round the world with similar symbolism and combines them with one of the 6 senses.

The Black God – Learn&Know

• In Slavic traditions, Chernobog (literally “Black God”) represents darkness, chaos, and misfortune. Although not much written record exists, he appears in many oral tales. Often contrasted with Belobog, the “White God” of light.
• Anubis, the god of mummification and the afterlife in Egyptian mythology, has a black jackal head. Black in ancient Egypt symbolised both death and rebirth, as it was the color of the fertile soil of the Nile.
• Nyx, the primordial goddess of the night in Greek mythology, is described as a powerful black-winged entity from whom even Zeus was afraid. She represents the vast, unknowable darkness.
• In Africa Eshu (or Eleggua), the trickster god of chaos, communication, and the crossroads, controlling fate and destiny is  depicted in black and red. The color black represents his power over the unknown and transformation.

Original artwork specifications

• Canvas on board
• Professional Talens Amsterdam Acrylic paint
• 3D printed PLA+ text element
• 30 x 30 x 2.5 cm
• Unique artwork

Canvas Print specifications

• Square 30x30cm or 60x60cm canvas
• Printed with non-hazardous, non-toxic, non-flammable latex inks
• Cotton and polyester composite canvas
• Frame from renewable forests

Canvas may have a slight size deviation up to 3mm

See Print specifications and Licensing for more information.