![]() ![]() There are no pigs: Instead a lion, a snake, and a skull show Circe’s ability to commune with frightening forces the rest of us cannot. Never the focal point, her powers and character are critical for a number of Greek myths as service for a male character. Circe’s frightening powerĪ favorite: A wonderful West-African influenced Circe by Romare Bearden, as part of his series retelling the “Odyssey.” The figure is gracefully beautiful, but the focus is on the dead-serious nature of Circe’s power. ![]() Personally, I think it’s just to drive the pigs. Scholars have debated whether it is being used to drive the pigs, or as part of the procedure of casting the spells. As in Homer, this Circe carries a wand or staff. The emphasis here is on Circe’s (and Hamilton’s) arresting charisma and command. As was the fashion, Romney often painted Hamilton as famous women, including Cassandra and Mary Magdalene. ![]() ![]() As was the fashion, Romney often painted Hamilton as famous women. “Emma Hart, Lady Hamilton as Circe.” By George RomneyĬirce is portrayed here by Lady Emma Hamilton, actress, lover of Lord Nelson, and frequent model for artist George Romney. Circe is portrayed here by Lady Emma Hamilton, actress, lover of Lord Nelson, and frequent model for artist George Romney. ![]()
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