Ancient Greek paintings depict the famous woman of Homeric Hymn as a brunette, with long locks, and deep, captivating eyes.
Our Helen of Troy still lives amongst us mortals today,
look at that smile…
Michael and Edita's ethereal affair was nothing short of beautiful, and captured the hearts of all who celebrated their love.
Recounted in Homer's Iliad, the origin of the Trojan War emerged from a quarrel between the goddesses Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite. The Goddess of Strife and Discord, (Eris) tossed a golden apple into a feasting game, often referred to as the Apple of Discord. Inscribed on the fruit was the phrase, "to the fairest", and the three goddesses fought over it, each thinking themselves worthy.
Needless to say, the radiant Aphrodite with her long, blond hair, goddess of Love and Beauty, won the apple and the affection of all mortal men.
Widely considered to be one of the original deities worshipped in Archaic Greece (800-479B.C.E.), Thetis was a Nereid, and the goddess of water. More famously, Thetis is known as the mother of Achilles. the greatest of all the Greek warriors, of which the Iliad tells his story. Her name was often accompanied by the epithet, "silver-footed", meaning she wore beautiful shoes made of silver. However, on her wedding day we can see she chose a regal velvet sandal to match her crown. This San Diego micro wedding is sure to make you swoon.
Blue was first synthetically produced by the ancient Egyptians over 6,000 years ago. This pigment was created by mixing ground limestone with sand and a copper-containing mineral. Rare to source, and expensive to make, blue was reserved for royal tomb paintings, and textiles. The use of the pigment continued to evolve over the centuries, but remained cost prohibitive until a French discovery in 1826. By then, the color was already synonymous with strength, fidelity, peace, and trust, representing the sky above us, and ocean at our feet.
I truly cannot find a better selection of words to describe this couple in love-
true blue.
Ancient Greek paintings depict the famous woman of Homeric Hymn as a brunette, with long locks, and deep, captivating eyes.
Our Helen of Troy still lives amongst us mortals today,
look at that smile…
Michael and Edita's ethereal affair was nothing short of beautiful, and captured the hearts of all who celebrated their love.
All Good Things Photography | Rancho Bernardo Inn | Cordiano Winery
Ancient Greek paintings depict the famous woman of Homeric Hymn as a brunette, with long locks, and deep, captivating eyes.
Our Helen of Troy still lives amongst us mortals today,
look at that smile…
Michael and Edita's ethereal affair was nothing short of beautiful, and captured the hearts of all who celebrated their love.
Carmen Santorelli Photography |
Cordiano Winery