Black mythology

Kugali is raising funds for NANI - A Fantasy Graphic Novel Inspired by African Mythology on Kickstarter! An epic fantasy comic about two sisters who find themselves transported to a magical world inspired by African myths and legends.

An elderly woman sits enthroned on a seat of octopus tentacles, whose sprawling arms, like ancient gnarled trees, represent the many generations and lineages that have come before us, supporting her as a guardian of ancestral wisdom. This artwork honours the reverence for elders in African culture and their vital role in preserving identity. Surrounded by kneeling descendants who receive and Honour her wisdom, the piece illustrates how our identities...

Anansi (also known as Ananse, Kwaku Ananse, Anancy, and Aunt Nancy in the Southern U.S.) is a trickster god originating from the Ashanti tradition. He is most commonly shown as a spider, and is the god of stories. Once, the sky god Nyame had all the stories, and none were in the world. Anansi asked Nyame to buy the stories. Nyame told Anansi that he had to bring him Onini the Python, Osebo the Leopard, the Mmoboro hornets, and Mmoatia the dwarf. To get these creatures, Anansi: Tricked…

I-MAGAZINE UK Beauty magazine 2019 The Olympic Gods of ancient Greece, were 12 mythological beings who supposedly lived on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece that in turn would name the city of Olympia that hosted the first Olympic games.

My ninth and final painting for #mytholojuly It’s been a fun ride! 🏛⚡️LEGEND: In greek mythology, The underworld is guarded by a threeheaded dog. This belongs to Hades, the ruler of the dead and King of the Underworld of the same name. In ancient times the god was feared by many and simply saying the word "Hades" was thought to be frightening. He was not, however, evil, for although he was stern and cruel, he was still just. Hades was also the god of the hidden wealth of the earth, from…

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Seated on his throne amid columns, Hades symbolizes authority over the underworld. His black cloak and stern gaze inspire reverence, while the skulls below remind us of his judgment over souls. This scene reveals the dark magic and justice of Hades. This image was generated using Stable Diffusion. #HadesJudge #Underworld #DarkRealm

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