~Centuries ago, the Amazons, a proud and fierce race of warrior women, led by Queen Hippolyta, battled Ares, the God of War, and his army. During the battle, Hippolyta beheaded her son, Thrax, whom Ares forcibly conceived with her, and then defeated the God of War himself. Zeus prevented her from killing Ares. Instead, Hera bound his powers with magic bracers so that he was deprived of his ability to draw power from the aura of violence and death he could instigate, and only another god could release him. In compensation, the Amazons were granted the island of Themyscira, where they could be eternally youthful and isolated from Man in the course of their duty of holding Ares prisoner for all eternity. Later, Hippolyta was granted a daughter, Princess Diana, whom she shaped from the sand of the sea shore and gave life with her own blood. ~ greetings friends, i hope this post finds you all well and staying cool.it's a pretty hot here right now and i'm having a blast. i'll admit i've been really lazy art wise.i do have another render on tap though. i'll try to have it up in a week or so. i really appreciate the support you've all given my work.i'm so honored .big thanks all around. take care friends, *till the dragon flies again hugs and regards*, lee