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Eileithyia:  (or Ilithyia) was the goddess of childbirth and labour pains.  depicted as a woman wielding a torch, representing the burning pains of childbirth, or with her arms raised in the air to bring the child to the light.  According to some there were two Eileithyiai, one who furthered birth and one who protracted the labour. Her name means "she who comes to aid" or "relieve" from the Greek word elêluthyia.  When Alkmene was in labour with Herakles, Hera sent Eileithyia to stay the birth and so kill mother and child. However, Alkmene's handmaiden Galinthias spied the goddess seated before the door with her arms and legs crossed, and cried "a son is born." The goddess leapt up in surprise, releasing her magical grip on the womb, allowing the child to be born. Eileithyia was furious at being tricked by the woman and transformed Galinthias into a polecat.

Retaining rings, 28ga hot pink wire, rose Swarovski crystals and a vintage clock hand... Very elegant and eye catching!

Pendant Dimensions: 2 inches tall x 1 inch wide
18 inch gunmetal rolo chain with a 3 inch extender chain

Purchase this necklace here: www.etsy.com/listing/180246528…

See the matching earrings here: www.etsy.com/listing/180258225…

See the matching ear cuff here: www.etsy.com/listing/180258129…

See the matching bracelet here: www.etsy.com/listing/180258087…

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800x800px 384.01 KB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D80
Shutter Speed
1/100 second
Aperture
F/6.3
Focal Length
55 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Feb 20, 2014, 4:20:19 AM
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