Batushka - Shema Monk, “Litourgiya”, 2015.
Devathorn - Vritra, 2015.
Batushka - Shema Monk, “Litourgiya”, 2015.
William Adolphe Bouguereau - Integrity
“I’m not like them but I can pretend”
Michael Maier - Draco Caudam Suam Devorans (Dragon devouring it’s own Tail), “Atalanta Fugiens”, 1618.
The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail. Originating in Ancient Egyptian iconography, the Ouroboros enters western tradition via Greek magical tradition and is adopted as a symbol in Gnosticism and Hermeticism, and most notably in alchemy. Via medieval alchemical tradition, the symbol enters Renaissance magic and modern symbolism, often taken to symbolize self-reflexivity, introspection, the eternal return or cyclicality, especially in the sense of something constantly re-creating itself. It also represents the infinite cycle of nature’s endless creation and destruction, life and death.
Although I had to miss many of the Halloween/Samhain festivities in Salem this weekend because I’ve been battling a terrible cold. Hearing that these folks were just down the street inspired me to grab a sharpie, grab my mask, and do the good work.
Considering these guys are in Salem every year, I think I’ve found a new annual tradition.
seriously though
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Monica Bellucci on the set of her Dolce & Gabbana classic cream lipstick collection photoshoot (2014)
Under Suspicion (2000)
Monica Bellucci by Gianmarco Chieregato
Under Suspicion (2000) dir. Stephen Hopkins