Pygmalion and Galatea

Pygmalion and Galatea is almost too good to be true. Having read many other greek myths, I kept waiting for the moment where Pygmalion messes up, only to be taught a lesson. But no lesson is to be taught here. Just a beautiful story of a man and his statue.

Pygmalion was a sculptor. He was so invested in his work that he vowed to never marry. Every day he sculpted and sculpted, mostly out of ivory. One day, he decided to sculpt a woman. This statue, he decided, would be named Galatea. He carved away, and once finished, was astonished at what he saw: the most beautiful statue woman he had ever set eyes on. He was so enamored by this statue that he dressed it as if it were a real woman, and often touched it to make sure it was truly a statue. Time passing, he could not shake the fact that this was only a statue, and was sorrowed that he would never meet a woman so beautiful. Having no hope left, he went to Aphrodite and pleaded her to make him a woman identical to the statue. Aphrodite noticed how desperate he was and decided to grant his wish. And, finally, this beautiful real life woman met Pygmalion. He was in love, and they lived happily ever after. No catch. No lesson. Just pure love.

Wow. A character I would like to be brought to life... Hm. This question is quite overwhelming, but after much review I would have to say the number one character I would like to meet is Michael Scott. Everyone could learn a thing or two from Michael Scott, and I would give just about anything to have him in my life. As much as people seem to get annoyed by him, he just buzzes with energy. Everyone could use some Michael Scott in their life. Everyone needs some energy now and then.


I have actually seen a painting of Pygmalion and Galatea that is displayed at the MET in NYC, painted by Jean-Léon Gérôme. (Displayed below). 
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