I love the story of Pygmalion and Galatea - it's so romantic and beautiful, even if Pygmalion is a little pathetic. And, it's one of only a few myths that end happily. This painting is by Boris Vallejo.
There are a few problems with this story, the more I think about it. For example, he is a man and the only woman good enough for him is the one that he creates. Maybe the women of Cyprus were truly reprehensible, but it sounds like he just gave up on them or was too hard to please.
However, his devotion to Galatea as a statue does make one feel a little sorry for him. Apparently Venus was impressed by this unique love and therefore brought the stunning, flawless Galatea to life, so they could live happily ever after.
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