The Blasphemous Art Project

“How was it possible to be afraid, when the two of them grew stronger together every day? And every night. Every night was different, and every morning. Together they possessed a miracle.”

― Patricia Highsmith

According to the Hindu epic, the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, appeared to Arjuna as his charioteer amid the Mahabharata war. Arjuna was hesitant to fight against his relatives and friends. Still, Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, encouraged him to fulfill his duty as a warrior and fight for justice. Krishna appeared to Arjuna not just as a physical form but also as the Supreme Being who guides and protects all living beings. He taught Arjuna about the nature of reality, the importance of detachment, and the paths to spiritual enlightenment. The appearance of Krishna to Arjuna is considered to be a divine revelation. The relationship between Krishna and Arjuna is often seen as an example of the relationship between a teacher and a student in Hinduism. It is also seen as an example of the divine-human relationship, where the divine (Krishna) guides and protects the human (Arjuna).

Osiris and Isis are two of the most important and revered deities in the ancient Egyptian pantheon. They are often portrayed as a divine couple, and their relationship is central to many of the myths and legends of ancient Egypt. Osiris was the god of the afterlife and the ruler of the underworld. According to legend, Osiris was killed by his jealous brother Set, who dismembered his body and scattered the pieces across Egypt. However, Isis, who was Osiris' sister and wife, was able to gather the pieces together and magically reassemble them, bringing Osiris back to life. Isis, who was often depicted with cow horns and a solar disk on her head, was the goddess of fertility, motherhood, and magic. The relationship between Osiris and Isis is often seen as a symbol of the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Their story also reflects the importance of family and the bonds between siblings, as well as the power of love and magic to overcome even the darkest forces of evil.

Two young women, Safiya and Rania, had been friends since childhood. They did everything together and shared a bond that was unbreakable. However, as they grew older, their feelings for each other started to change. They both knew that their connection was forbidden. One day, they decided to go walk together on their way to prayers. It was a place where they could be alone and free to express their love without any judgment. While walking through an alley, Rania took Safiya's hand in hers. Their eyes locked, and they leaned in to share a tender kiss. As they kissed, everything around them disappeared, and they were lost in the moment. For a brief moment, they forgot about the world and its prejudices, and they were just two people in love. The sound of footsteps approaching snapped them back to reality. From that day on, Safiya and Rania vowed to keep their love a secret.

Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, ecstasy, and fertility, had several male lovers in Greek mythology, including Ampelus. According to one myth, Ampelus was a beautiful youth who caught the eye of Dionysus while he was tending to his vineyards. Dionysus was so enamored with Ampelus that he transformed him into a vine, which produced the first grapes used to make wine. From then on, Ampelus became a symbol of the wine-making process and a beloved companion of Dionysus. The relationship between Dionysus and Ampelus was celebrated in ancient Greek art, and their love was seen as a symbol of the joy and ecstasy that came with wine-drinking.

In Hawaiian mythology, Poli'ahu and Pele are distinguished goddesses with contrasting domains and traits, where Poli'ahu reigns over snow and ice and Pele governs fire and volcanoes.

Poli'ahu is said to reside on the highest peak of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii, where she is believed to have created the snow and ice that blankets the mountain's summit. Pele, on the other hand, as a more fiery and temperamental goddess and is said to live in the Halema'uma'u crater on the Big Island, where she controls the fiery power of the volcano.

According to legend, Poli'ahu, with her power over snow and ice, once challenged Pele to a contest to see who could cover the greatest amount of land with their element. Despite their rivalry, Poli'ahu and Pele are also seen as complementary forces in nature. The snow and ice created by Poli'ahu help to cool the land, while Pele's volcanoes bring new land to the surface. Together, they represent the balance of nature in Hawaii, and are both deeply respected and revered by the Hawaiian people.