Artemis

The goddess of forests, virginity and the hunt, Artemis was one of the most widely revered goddesses of Ancient Greece, and was often regarded as the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister to the famed god Apollo. Indeed, she was even said to have been born first, before immediately aiding her mother in the birth of Apollo, and for this reason she is often viewed as a goddess of fertility and childbirth. Often depicted with a bow and arrows, she is also viewed as a fearsome woman, who was said to have often punished or slain those who offended her or forgot to make offerings to her at the proper times. This is how she is shown in this wonderful statue; a lithe young woman, with bow drawn back and arrow knocked, she is a goddess of the hunt with a wolf representing this ferocity, howling by her feet. From her head sprouts a mantle of stag horns, representative of the animal that was sacred to her, while her feet seem to rest upon the surface of the moon; a symbol that was sacred to the virginal goddess. Made of cold cast resin, the statue stands approximately 11-1/2" tall and 7" wide, and is fantastically painted so as to appear to be sculpted of bronze.

Centaur

Viewed in a duality that matches their form, Centaurs are often considered to possess an untamed nature, embodying the thunder and beauty of a wild herd of horses, leaving them prone to drinking, carousing and even violence, they are also often depicted as wise teachers, like Chiron who was renowned for his knowledge and skill with medicine and was said to have tutored many of the Heroes of Greek Legend. This statue seems to embody the wild nature of the Centaur, though wisdom and intelligence can still be seen within his marvelously detailed facial features, contorted in rage as they are. With the lower body of a horse, he rears back, kicking with his hooves as, with the upper body of a man, he brandishes his wide shield and prepares to slash out with his sword. Made of cold-cast resin, this statue has been painstakingly crafted so as to appear to be created out of bronze, and so that every detail is captured, from the hair upon the Centaur’s chest to the flying hair of his horsetail. This makes it a fantastic piece for anybody that feels a kinship with this mythical creature, who is both wild and fearsome and a creature of wisdom and healing. It stands approximately
11-1/2" tall and 8-1/2" long, fitting on most desks, altars and bookshelves.

Dionysus

The Greek god of Wine and plenty, Dionysus is often viewed as a deity of hedonism and ecstasy. He was also quite popular among the Romans, who knew him as Bacchus. He was also the patron deity of agriculture and theater, and was known as well to be a god capable of liberating one from one's normal self, by either madness, ecstasy or wine. With these attributes, it was also his divine mission to bring an end to worry and care. Understandably, Dionysus is a God who came to be quite favored, helping ease the burdens of worry in those whom he favors. Here he is shown as he is traditionally spoken of; a beautiful man, with feminine facial features and luxurious hair, robed in the Greek fashion. Entwined with his curly hair, grape vines adorn him like jewelry, even as he raises them to his lips. In his other hand he drags an amphora, heedless of the wine it spills to the ground by his feet; for Dionysus, there is always another jug of wine. All of this is sculpted beautifully of cold cast resin with painful attention to detail, showing the contour of his form and every fold in his robe, all cast in a fashion so as to look and feel as though it is made of bronze, making it the perfect piece for your altar. This statue stands approximately 10-3/4"high, 4-1/2" wide and 4-1/2" deep.

Hera

Hera is the queen and sister to Zeus, making her one of the more prominent Goddesses of the entire Greek Pantheon, often appearing within Greek Legends and myths. Known primarily as a goddess of women and marriage, she was known frequently to lash out at her adulterous husband, and was quite jealous and vengeful. She was also quite known for taking vengeance on the slights of mortals who offended her. Hera is also one of the eldest Gods of the Greek pantheon, appearing in Homeric legend as the eldest of Kronus’s daughters, and she is even believed to predate most Greek folklore, appearing to have been an adaptation of a more primal, Minoan mother Goddess. Her motherly protection and womanly wrath are thusly well founded in history, marking her as one of the most ancient Goddess of hearth, family, and women. This statue, crafted of cold cast resin and hand painted so as to appear to be bronze, has been carefully detailed to portray Hera with these traits. With an almost youthful demeanor, her motherly wisdom is portrayed in the lines of her face, while her body portrays sinewy vigor and self-assured authority. Wrapped in gossamer robes, she seems to be striding beside the beautifully plumed peacock, which is one of her chief symbols from the legends of ancient Greece. Perfect for your altar, or as a decoration in your home, the entire statue measures approximately 9-1/2" tall and 7" wide.

Hermes

Hermes, the great messenger of Greek mythology, is a god who is spoken of in a great many legends and myths. Known for the winged sandals that helped him fly, and swiftly carry the messages of the Gods, Hermes is the god of travelers – those who cross boundaries, as well as shepherds and herdsmen. His cunning and wit also left him viewed as a patron of those who made a living with their charisma and words, even as his trickery left him a patron of thieves and liars. Here he is depicted in a cold-cast resin statue, sculpted with exquisite attention to every detail and hand painted so as to appear to be crafted of bronze. With his winged sandals leaving up a cloud of dust as he flies, and his short robe billowing about his waist, he appears intent upon his travels as he gazes down upon the mortals below; perhaps on some mission of urgency to the Gods of Olympus. Measuring in at approximately 9-1/4" high, 7-1/2" wide, and 4-1/2" deep, this statue will easily fit upon most altars for your veneration and can be set upon your shelf or desk to decorate your home.

Freya

Standing 10-1/2" tall and 4" in diameter, this enchanting cold-cast resin statue of Freya perfectly captures her varied and wild nature. As the Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility as well as war, death, magic and prophecy, she stands here in an alluring pose, running her fingers through her wavy hair with a winged Viking helm held beneath one arm as though it has just been removed. Cloaked, and girded for war with sword and dagger, and a shield leaning by her side, the pieces of her armor leave little to the imagination of those she gazes upon. Exquisitely detailed, no fold of fabric or armor’s buckle is left out in this delightful piece.

Freyr

Freyr is the God of the Norse pantheon traditionally associated with farming, weather, and the male aspects of fertility. Of the Race of the Vanir, he came with his sister Freya to live in Asgard, the home of the Aesir, and was therefore one of the gods of nature traditionally associated alongside the Warrior Gods. He was held as a very important figure, who was said to bestow both peace and pleasure upon mortals. He was the ruler of Alfeimr, the realm of the elves, and was known for riding a shining golden boar, made by dwarves and possessing a ship that always had a favorable breeze, and could be folded up to fit in a pouch. His most notable story is where he falls in love with the Jotuun, Geror, and wins her as his wife by giving away his magical sword. As a result, it is said that he will fall during Ragnarok to Surtr, a Jotunn of fire. Here, this important figure of Norse mythology is displayed with all of his splendor. Clad in armor and furs, he leans against the sword for which he is famed while the gigantic boar he rides sits at rest behind him. No detail is spared in this wonderful statue, from the tips of his horned helm to his fur-clad feet. This statue of Freyr beautifully portrays him as a figure of masculine virility much as he was said to bestow upon those who revered him. Sculpted of cold-cast resin, the statue measures approximately 8 3/4" tall and 5" wide, and has been painted so as to appear to be a fine sculpture of polished bronze.

Frigga

First among the goddesses of the Norse tradition and the wife of Odin, Frigga is generally viewed as the queen of Asgard, and the only one entity aside from Odin permitted to sit aside the high throne of Hlidskjalf. Associated with married women, and viewed as a mother figure, who gave birth to Baldr the famed figure of Norse legend. She was also believed to possess the gift of prophecy, though she kept this gift to herself. Revere her as a figure of love, fertility, and wisdom, for she embodies all of these qualities and more. Here she is portrayed as a lovely woman of motherly age, sitting within the throne that only she and Odin dare rest upon. On one arm is a falcon which Frigga was known to turn into with the aid of a cloak of falcon feathers, while with her other she holds upright the distaff after which constellations were named, and which she was known to use in the spinning of wool. Sculpted of cold cast resin and beautifully painted so as to appear to be a statue of polished bronze, this statue measures 10 1/2" tall and 7" wide. No detail is spared from the Futhark runes that bedeck Frigga's bared arm and leg to the motherly lines of her face. It is the perfect piece for celebration of this motherly goddess and the Norse pantheon.

Odin

Sculpted of cold-cast resin and painted in muted tones that leave him seemingly sculpted of brass, is depicted the ruler of the Norse pantheon, Odin. It was he who received the souls of valiant warriors that died in battle and the women he favored become the legendary Valkyries. Primarily the lord of wisdom, war, battle and death, he was also known to have held sway over magic, poetry, prophecy, victory, and the hunt. Here he is shown sitting regally upon his throne, Hlidskjalf-from which he could see everything that happened in the universe – seeming a wizened old man with a stern, bearded face. Girded for battle, he seems as though he could be overseeing a council of war, with his ravens Huginn and Munninn (thought and memory) close at hand while the wolves Geri and Freki rest close by his feet, seeking the scraps from his table. Standing 10" tall and 8" wide, this statue is perfect for any who revere the Norse pantheons.