Napoleon Perdis Greek Goddesses
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Behind every great man is a great woman.
Soula-Marie is Napoleon's wife and his muse.
She was a huntress and very athletic beating men in races. A girl with attitude - she doesn't want to marry so she challenges all her suitors to a race promising them her hand if they won, but their death if she does.
Who doesn't love a bit of fantasy in their lives?
Daughter of Zeus. She lived in Elysium with her mortal husband in a life of bliss. She wore a necklace and garment which proved fatal to those who wished to possess them.
Nike gradually came to be recognized as a sort of mediator of success between gods and men not only in war but all sorts of human undertakings. Birds flew in the air and were often associated with the spirit of life. Since a winged flight is associated with a victory over death it was easily associated with victory. Hense victory is associated with the winged goddess Nike.
Hara means 'joy and happiness' in ancient Greek.
This is definitely a happy colour!!
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Athena is the favourite daughter of Zeus and Metis. She is the Goddess of wisdom, war, industry, justice and skill. Athena gave her favourite city in Greece a gift of an olive tree - which provided the people with food, oil and wood - and named the city Athens.
Hess, or Hestia was a Virgin Goddess and when wooed by Poseidon and Apollo, swore by the Head of Zeus to remain a virgin. She presides over domestic life.
Artemis is a strong protectress - aware of her own power - and not likely to let anyone take it from her. She sat on Zeus' knee as a child and demanded of him a long list of things . . . 50 wood nymphs, a silver bow with painless arrows and his word never to force her into marriage - not bad!!
Nymphe is one of the twelve HORAI - minor Goddesses that represented the twelve portions of the day. The HORAI oversee the path of Helios (God of the Sun) and the winged horses drawing his chariot as they move through the sky.
Electra means 'sparkling' in greek.
Adelpha means 'sister' or 'girl power' in Greek
Andromeda was rescued by Perseus. It means 'to think of man' It is also the name of a constellation of stars. She was chained to a rock in the sea to help lift a curse that Poseidon had set upon the land. She was rescued by Perseus who killed the monster in the sea and married her.
Sofia means 'wise' in Greek
Eros struck men and gods with his love tipped arrow. He made lots of mischief by shooting his arrows around but according to legend, he himself fell in love.
PLUMS & PURPLES
A majestic, solemn woman, Hera was constantly jealous of her husband, Zeus' amorous affairs. Her fury caused her to punish her rivals and their children.
Apollo is the God of the sun, beauty, moral order, oracles music & poetry
Filia means 'kiss' in Greek. Amity is the Latin word for 'friendship'
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece. It was thought that the peaks reached heaven. It is known as the home of the Gods & Goddesses - Mount Olympus. The sanctuary of Olympia is also home to the Olympic Games - which by legend came from the contest to win the hand of the beautiful maiden Hippodamia. The Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of Zeus.
One of the Horai, in Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess who personified peace. Although she did not play an active part in many myths, Eirene was still a source of inspiration for several ancient artists, writers, and poets.
Calyspo put a spell on Ulysses and held him on 'her temptation island' after he was shipwrecked. She eventually let him go after she realised that staying with her was not his fate.
Zoe means life in Greek
The face that launched a thousand ships - the most beautiful of all mortal women.
A protector of newly weds and adolescents.
Selene drives her milky horses through the sky, ruling the change of hours with her siblings Helios and Eos. She was known for her countless love affairs. Her biggest fame comes from her affair with Endymion, who despite falling into an eternal sleep has 50 daughters with Selene. It is said that a moonlit night brings the feelings of romance to sleeping mortals.
REDS & BROWNS
Calliope is the eldest of nine sisters or muses who preside over artistic inspiration. She is the daughter of Jupiter and Mnemosyne. Calliope means 'beautiful voice'.
Chloe means 'blooming', or 'the young green'
Pandora means 'she who has all gifts' as she is not a Goddess, but the first woman created who was given a gift from all the gods. Pandora has a box which when opened, all the evils escape and spread through the world. Only hope remains in the box and it is ordered shut by Jupiter before it can escape.
Each morning Helios rises from the ocean at dawn and rides in his chariot into the west.
Aphrodite was born when her father Uranus was castrated by his son Cronus ( . . . nice). When Cronus threw the severed 'bits' into the ocean, the sea started to foam & churn and from the aphros (sea foam) rose Aphrodite.
Xenia means 'welcome' in Greek
Available through all Napoleon concept stores nationally, including David Jones stores and select beauty salons.www.napoleoncosmetics.com.au
SMP - Napoleon's muse and wife, Soula-Marie
Pearly CoralBehind every great man is a great woman.
Soula-Marie is Napoleon's wife and his muse.
Atalanta - Greek Heroine
Tea Rose with a hint of apricotShe was a huntress and very athletic beating men in races. A girl with attitude - she doesn't want to marry so she challenges all her suitors to a race promising them her hand if they won, but their death if she does.
Delia - A Myth Name Fantasy
Bright Matte Barbie Pink/PeachWho doesn't love a bit of fantasy in their lives?
Harmonia - The Goddess of Harmony
Matte coralDaughter of Zeus. She lived in Elysium with her mortal husband in a life of bliss. She wore a necklace and garment which proved fatal to those who wished to possess them.
Niki - Goddess of Victory
Like a lipstick version on Nickie Satin lipsNike gradually came to be recognized as a sort of mediator of success between gods and men not only in war but all sorts of human undertakings. Birds flew in the air and were often associated with the spirit of life. Since a winged flight is associated with a victory over death it was easily associated with victory. Hense victory is associated with the winged goddess Nike.
Hara - Means joy and happiness in Ancient Greek
Eat-your-heart-out ORANGEHara means 'joy and happiness' in ancient Greek.
This is definitely a happy colour!!
PINKS
Athena - Goddess of wisdom
A delicate pink with a soft shimmerAthena is the favourite daughter of Zeus and Metis. She is the Goddess of wisdom, war, industry, justice and skill. Athena gave her favourite city in Greece a gift of an olive tree - which provided the people with food, oil and wood - and named the city Athens.
Hess - Goddess of the Virgin
A pale, pearly, nude, dusty pinkHess, or Hestia was a Virgin Goddess and when wooed by Poseidon and Apollo, swore by the Head of Zeus to remain a virgin. She presides over domestic life.
Artemis - Goddess of the Hunt
Perfect baby pinkArtemis is a strong protectress - aware of her own power - and not likely to let anyone take it from her. She sat on Zeus' knee as a child and demanded of him a long list of things . . . 50 wood nymphs, a silver bow with painless arrows and his word never to force her into marriage - not bad!!
Nymphe - Goddess of the morning hour of the bath
Fairy Floss pinkNymphe is one of the twelve HORAI - minor Goddesses that represented the twelve portions of the day. The HORAI oversee the path of Helios (God of the Sun) and the winged horses drawing his chariot as they move through the sky.
Electra - 'Sparkling'
Satin candy pinkElectra means 'sparkling' in greek.
Adelpha - 'Girl Power'
Pink pomegranateAdelpha means 'sister' or 'girl power' in Greek
Andromeda - Mythical Greek Princess
Warm, pinky brownAndromeda was rescued by Perseus. It means 'to think of man' It is also the name of a constellation of stars. She was chained to a rock in the sea to help lift a curse that Poseidon had set upon the land. She was rescued by Perseus who killed the monster in the sea and married her.
Sofia - 'wise'
Matte velvet pomegranateSofia means 'wise' in Greek
Eros - The winged Boy God of Love
Like red cherry velvetEros struck men and gods with his love tipped arrow. He made lots of mischief by shooting his arrows around but according to legend, he himself fell in love.
PLUMS & PURPLES
Hera - Protector of marriage and Queen of the Olympians
Sexy, dusky - like #170 but a bit more pinkA majestic, solemn woman, Hera was constantly jealous of her husband, Zeus' amorous affairs. Her fury caused her to punish her rivals and their children.
Apollonia - Ancient Greek City named after Apollo
Not as dark as it looks, Apollonia is a beautiful smooth plumApollo is the God of the sun, beauty, moral order, oracles music & poetry
Filia - Means 'amity, kiss'
A medium depth soft plummy shadeFilia means 'kiss' in Greek. Amity is the Latin word for 'friendship'
Olympia - Goddess of Mount Olympus
Merlot and cranberryMount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece. It was thought that the peaks reached heaven. It is known as the home of the Gods & Goddesses - Mount Olympus. The sanctuary of Olympia is also home to the Olympic Games - which by legend came from the contest to win the hand of the beautiful maiden Hippodamia. The Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of Zeus.
Eirene - Goddess of Spring and Peace
Sexy, sassy reddy plumOne of the Horai, in Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess who personified peace. Although she did not play an active part in many myths, Eirene was still a source of inspiration for several ancient artists, writers, and poets.
Calypso - A Goddess Nymph
Va va va voom fushiaCalyspo put a spell on Ulysses and held him on 'her temptation island' after he was shipwrecked. She eventually let him go after she realised that staying with her was not his fate.
Zoe - 'life'
Deep dark and sexy eggplant plumZoe means life in Greek
Helene - (of Troy)
Devastatingly dark and mysterious plummy brownThe face that launched a thousand ships - the most beautiful of all mortal women.
A protector of newly weds and adolescents.
Selene - Goddess of the Moon
Fabulous royal purpleSelene drives her milky horses through the sky, ruling the change of hours with her siblings Helios and Eos. She was known for her countless love affairs. Her biggest fame comes from her affair with Endymion, who despite falling into an eternal sleep has 50 daughters with Selene. It is said that a moonlit night brings the feelings of romance to sleeping mortals.
REDS & BROWNS
Calliope - Muse of Epic poetry
Light mocha latteCalliope is the eldest of nine sisters or muses who preside over artistic inspiration. She is the daughter of Jupiter and Mnemosyne. Calliope means 'beautiful voice'.
Chloe - 'Blooming'
Nude pinky brownChloe means 'blooming', or 'the young green'
Pandora - The first woman created by Jupiter
Pandora is a smooth rich red/brownPandora means 'she who has all gifts' as she is not a Goddess, but the first woman created who was given a gift from all the gods. Pandora has a box which when opened, all the evils escape and spread through the world. Only hope remains in the box and it is ordered shut by Jupiter before it can escape.
Helios - God of the Sun
Matte rusty watermelonEach morning Helios rises from the ocean at dawn and rides in his chariot into the west.
Aphrodite - Goddess of love, desire & beauty
Blood redAphrodite was born when her father Uranus was castrated by his son Cronus ( . . . nice). When Cronus threw the severed 'bits' into the ocean, the sea started to foam & churn and from the aphros (sea foam) rose Aphrodite.
Xenia - 'Welcome'
Red with a pink undertoneXenia means 'welcome' in Greek
Available through all Napoleon concept stores nationally, including David Jones stores and select beauty salons.www.napoleoncosmetics.com.au
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