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STC324218 The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Without Freias golden apples which bring eternal youth, the gods begin to age and grow weak; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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The Gods' Descent into Aging - The Loss of Freia
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. In this illustration from Arthur Rackham's "The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie" we witness a profound moment of sorrow and despair. The gods, once radiant and immortal, now grow wan and aged at the devastating loss of Freia, the goddess who holds the key to eternal youth. Without her golden apples that bestow everlasting vitality, darkness descends upon their divine realm. Storm clouds gather ominously overhead as mist shrouds their ethereal figures. A sense of grief permeates the air, casting a melancholic spell over these powerful beings. This image captures not only sadness but also an underlying sense of vulnerability among these godly creatures. Their strength wanes as they confront mortality for perhaps the first time in eons. As they age before our eyes, we are reminded that even gods are not immune to loss and suffering. Within this mythical Norse landscape lies a tale rich with symbolism - it is a reminder that no power or magic can shield us from the inevitable passage of time. Through Rackham's masterful brushstrokes, we are transported into a world where gods mourn like mortals and face their own mortality with heavy hearts. "The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia" serves as an evocative portrayal of human emotions within divine realms – reminding us all that even in mythological tales, there is room for sorrow amidst grandeur.
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