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  Mythological Beasts

Often grotesque in their supra-natural forms, animals figure prominently in mythology. The Chimera, Medusa and her two gorgon sisters, Bacchus (god of debauchery), the Furies and the Gryphon are among many seeking to punish mortals for a range of misdeeds and sins.
 
     
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
Gryphon
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
Cerberus
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
Chimaera
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
The Furies Over Hell
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
Three Purple Medusas
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
Three Medusas
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut, mixed media
Medusa
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
Medusa's Sisters
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
Bacchus
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
Bacchus Playing his Flute
Donald Axleroad <i>Mythological Beasts</i> woodcut
Satyr