Spina de Mul

by Cristina Marsi

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Spina de Mul

Spina de Mul is a shaman/wizard/shapeshifter well known in the Dolomites. His name means "donkey skeleton" since he can morph in a half decomposed donkey corpse. - creepy, but it wasn't me to make it up ;) - Spina de Mul is a character in the Fanes saga. According to the legend he was defeated by the prince Ey de Net (Night's Eye) and his treasure, the gem Rajeta, was given as a gift to Fanes princess Dolasilla. To get back his treasure Spina de mul collected an army and went to war against the Fanes. With magic and treason he managed to kill the princess and defeat the Fanes. The last remnants of this people found refuge in a hidden cave in Sass dla Porta (=Door Mountain)were they are still waiting for a Fanes princess that will bring them back the Rajeta. Colored pencils. 30*40 cm.

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Fine Art Colored Pencil Fantasy/Mythical spina de mul fanes dume donkey skeleton corpse shaman wizard rajeta cave mountain sass de stria mountains dolomites ladin lore tradition marsi colored pencils

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Kathryn Arruda

Kathryn Arruda 19 Jan 2007

Great illustration, Cristina--and very interesting accompanying text! Well done--

Anneke Hut

Anneke Hut 14 Jan 2007

So much to see on your picture. Nice job, Cristina!

Greg Vilton

Greg Vilton 13 Jan 2007

Nice illustration, Cristina! The background and the donkey skeleton especially are very well done.

William Boyer

William Boyer 13 Jan 2007

cool

Fiona Hooper

Fiona Hooper 13 Jan 2007

You have done an excellent job with this, Cristina! I wouldn't want to meet this guy!!!

Jerry

Jerry 12 Jan 2007

Fantastic details, colors and story telling!

Martha Miller

Martha Miller 12 Jan 2007

Great Job Christina......

Michael Forbus

Michael Forbus 12 Jan 2007

Christina, this is a very historic and excellent piece of work. Great drawing. Miguel

Steph Salt

Steph Salt 12 Jan 2007

I have got to agree with the other Cristina, that is one creepy drawing, and almost believable too. I do like the flames and the light they are casting on the rocks.

Mayme Crouse

Mayme Crouse 12 Jan 2007

great illustration........Spina de Mul is one creepy shaman..........yuck.....good donkey corpse skin and fur hanging off him.......presented him very well

Emily Reed

Emily Reed 12 Jan 2007

WOW, THAT IS REALLY FANTASTIC WOKR, CRISTINA!

Marcel LorAnge

Marcel LorAnge 12 Jan 2007

Wonderful legend and your pencil drawing llustrates it well too Cristina!

Patrick Boyle 12 Jan 2007

interesting story and a very well done drawing very good work on the donkey skeleton/corpse!!!