Frederick L. Shute

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I have always been fascinated by the common theses and archetypes that have populated the evolution of religious thought. Although it often seems that world religious consciousness is evolving backwards, great questions arise. Were Quetzalcoatyl, Osiris, and Virachocha one and the same? Did Achenaton first synthesize the idea of monotheism among mortals? Or is the concept of polytheism only a misunderstanding of religious iconography?

By thinking of the craftsmen of over 2000 years ago and how they immortalized the magic, essence and life of their gods in exquisite sculptures, and applying this beauty through the art of Gemology to humanize my academic research about ancient civilizations, I have tried to bring to you a touch of the past.  Visit the deities of ancient civilizations and become a part of the myths these gods inspired by reading their biographies. 

Imagine walking through Mayan, Incan and Egyptian temples that are pulsing with life.  You will feel the strength of Hercules, the love of Eros, the ethereal energy of Isis, Osiris and Horus, and the mysteries of Quetzalcoatl, Wacha-Chan and Shiva. This is my vision for you to share.

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This Egyptian god was worshipped throughout Egypt as the "god of the dead" who welcomed souls of the just and reigned over the dead in the next world. Osiris is represented as a man tightly swathed in mummy wrappings with his face and two hands freed of the winding sheet.  Please click here for a detailed biography of Osiris.

Horus, son of Osiris and Isis, is a solar god represented by a falcon or a falcon-headed god. The head of a falcon is a reference to his daily flight as the sunbird, east to west. At the close of each day he passes into the earth to become reborn the next day. The Eye of Horus is show on many Egyptian artifacts as it was presented to the embalmed pharaohs for their resurrection into the Netherworld.  Please click here for the detailed biography of Horus.

Themis (Lady Justice) is one of the most important of the lesser gods of Olympus. On earth she was the goddess of justice and is represented as a woman of grave countenance and austere features. Themis is also the goddess of wisdom and under this title she presided over public assemblies. Please click here for a detailed biography of Themis.

Artemis, the Greek moon goddess, was the twin sister of Apollo and the daughter of Zeus. Among the Romans she was known as Diana, the Huntress. Tall and slender, Artemis is usually shown with her bow and quiver donned in a short tunic and accompanied by her dog. Please click here for a detailed biography of Artemis.

Eros, god of love among the Greeks is considered the fairest of the deities, who subdues the hearts of all gods and men. Yet, Eros is not merely the god of sensual love, but a power which forms the world by inner union of the separated elements. It is he who brings harmony to chaos and permits life to develop. Most common belief is that Eros is the son of the gods Aphrodite by Ares, Hermes or Zeus. Please click here for a more detailed biography.