Potnia Theron Pillows

The Potnia Theron or Mistress of Animals is a widespread motif in ancient art from the Mediterranean world and the ancient Near East, showing a central human, or human-like, female figure who grasps two animals, one to each side. I recreated this design based on a 7th century BC Greek vase representing Artemis as Mistress of Animals.

The Potnia Theron or Mistress of Animals is a widespread motif in ancient art from the Mediterranean world and the ancient Near East, showing a central human, or human-like, female figure who grasps two animals, one to each side. I recreated this design based on a 7th century BC Greek vase representing Artemis as Mistress of Animals from the Greek Island of Paros

Hekate, Goddess of Life and Death, of Witchcraft and Animals, of the Earth, Sea and Sky. Here she is shown surrounded by the animals that are historically associated with her.

Potnia Theron - or Lady of the Beasts - is a widespread motif in ancient art from the Mediterranean world and the ancient Near East.