Taurus / Hestia

Title

Taurus / Hestia

Artist

Stephen Humphries

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Canvas

Description

Black ink and white paint on heavy grain paper - drawing of Hestia and Taurus symbols of the Zociac.

If your zodiac sign is Taurus, you′re associated with Hestia, the virgin goddess of the hearth and the home. She was responsible for the cooking of bread and the preparation of family meals. Hestia was the first child of Kronos and Rhea, and she was also the goddess of the sacrificial flame and received a portion of every sacrifice to the gods.

Taurus relates to Hestia in several ways: people born under this sign are caring, dedicated, patient, supportive, and loyal just like this goddess who is often depicted as a veiled woman holding a flowering branch. Much like the goddess of heat and family life, Taureans exemplify what it means to be a good and caring friend.

Family is their biggest priority; they′re very protective of their family members and friends, and are always deeply involved in household matters. These people never miss important family events like anniversaries and they remember everyone′s birthdays.

Perhaps there is no motif this is truer of than the Greek key, which is even older than its name suggests. Variations of the design are found on Egyptian tombs, ancient Chinese buildings and sculptures, and Mayan carvings. Still, we most closely associate the linear geometric pattern with the Greeks and their mosaic floors, red and black pots, and masterfully carved marble friezes.

Greek key, also referred to as meander, is in its most basic form a linear pattern. The design is made up of a long, continuous line that repeatedly folds back on itself, mimicking the ancient Maeander River of Asia Minor with its many twists and turns. Homer mentions the river in The Iliad, and it is believed that the meander motif symbolises infinity or the eternal flow of things.

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