Galatea Candle

The Galatea Candle.

One of our best-sellers, the Galatea refers to the myth of Pygmalion. This story was first mentioned by the third-century BC Greek writer Philostephanus of Cyrene and later familiarized in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the myth of Pygmalion narrates the story of a sculptor par excellence residing in Cyprus.

Pygmalion had such a devotion for his craft that he had no time for any women in his life, whom he shunned and despised. Once in a moment of inspiration, he carved a statue of a woman whose beauty was unparalleled. The elegant, gentle and divine beauty of his creation made waves of emotions run through him and he could not take his eyes off the figurine. Pygmalion named the statue Galatea, meaning “she who is white like milk”, and adorned it with the finest of clothes and ornaments.

He soon fell deeply in love with his creation and on the day of the festival of Aphrodite, prayed with his heart and soul to the Goddess to somehow breathe life into his creation. Touched by his devotion the Goddess of beauty paid a visit to his workshop to witness Galatea. Aphrodite observed the figurine closely, the sculpture almost looked alive and the perfectness of it’s beauty reminded Aphrodite of herself. Finally impressed by Pygmalion’s work and devotion, Aphrodite granted his wish. When the sculptor returned and realized what had happened, he was overjoyed. Soon after he went on to marry his creation and the couple lived happily ever after.

Available in different scens and colours.

Measurements: 11 x 5 cm