In the Iliad, she is described as the loveliest of the daughters of Priam (King of Troy), and gifted with prophecy. The god Apollo loved her, but she spurned him. As a punishment, he decreed that no one would ever believe her. So when she told her fellow Trojans that the Greeks were hiding inside the wooden horse...well, you know what happened.
Woohoo! I love this one, as I have all of your "stones." This one in particular seems an apt conclusion.
Posted by: Lorianne | January 31, 2011 at 05:12 PM
A beautiful end to a month of beautifully crafted small word-pictures and still-life paintings. I've absolutely loved finding these every day.
Posted by: Jean | January 31, 2011 at 05:47 PM
A beautiful gift for us just like all your January stones.
Thank you, Beth.
Posted by: arachnomaria | January 31, 2011 at 06:20 PM
Yes, beautiful stones all month - thanks for the treasures, Beth.
Posted by: Marja-Leena | January 31, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Great finale. Thank you Beth.
Posted by: Uma | January 31, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Those are gorgeous!
Posted by: zuleme | February 01, 2011 at 07:03 AM
The olives...the cherry...the stones...the words - all related, all lovinglyy woven into a January web.
Posted by: Natalie | February 01, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Sorry for that extra "y"! Clumsy fingers on the keys.
Posted by: Natalie | February 01, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Love love love.
Posted by: Pica | February 01, 2011 at 12:20 PM
"paper, pigment, love" ... wonderful trinity.
Posted by: Pat | February 01, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Love it! I've enjoyed your "stones" Beth - some really wonderful posts here. Congratulations on filling January with all these lovely posts.
Posted by: leslee | February 01, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Would make a WONDERFUL card. Just saying.
Posted by: NT | February 01, 2011 at 09:33 PM
I've seen the original and it's even more beautiful!
Posted by: Martine | February 05, 2011 at 05:32 PM