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A Greek mythological figure, Merope is one of the seven Pleiades, daughters of Atlas and Pleione. The Pleiades were virgin companions of Artemis. Merope lived on Chios, and was often pursued by Orion. Merope did not love Orion and married a mortal, Sisyphus/ Orion also pursued Alcyone, Electra, Celaeno, Sterope, and Taygete, the other Pleiades and their mother. One time they prayed to the gods for rescue. The gods answered by turning them into doves and later into stars. Zeus placed them in the sky where they now form part of the constellation, Taurus. Since Merope married a mortal, she became the faintest star.
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stewart pawley 21 Mar 2009
Stunning work! - Love you portfolio!Donald Schrier 24 Jul 2008
Very nice work and a great study to go along with it. I love all mythology and this was a good refresher on some that I had forgotten. Thank you.Carla Klosowski 09 Jun 2006
Beautiful work!Susan Rodio 08 Apr 2006
Wow - This is another one of yours that I really love. Quite majocal and ethereal.Stevan Lund 17 Feb 2006
nice image..very thought provokingteresa redmond 24 Jan 2006
i am so blessed to have such a talented artist for my son love it momBrigitte Hintner 14 Jan 2006
Wonderful oil painting .....love it in every way .....simply fascinating the mythological touch ! Bravo !!!!Analua 13 Jan 2006
Magnific and marvelous paint Robert!!!!sharon Blue 13 Jan 2006
Awesome :DRenata Cavanaugh 13 Jan 2006
Fantastic work.........I love the blues, magicalLeah Jaarveth 13 Jan 2006
Wow Robert this is stunning work!!Anonymous Guest 13 Jan 2006
This is wonderful, beautiful, fantastic work Robert!!!monique cooper 13 Jan 2006
Love it!!.. Very magickal and the details are wonderful !.. Thanks for the mythology refresher too!!alice stevenson 13 Jan 2006
the mythical side of this stand out quite wellthea walstra 13 Jan 2006
very beautiful workEmily Reed 13 Jan 2006
Beautiful! beautiful!stephanie atlee 13 Jan 2006
Beautiful work...really nice