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Published: 2015-12-19 13:26:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 13062; Favourites: 161; Downloads: 93
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Two beautiful eunuchs of Theodosius court. Blonde is Chrysaphius, brunette is Antiochus.Antiochus (praepositus sacri cubiculi) - was an influential eunuch courtier and official of the Byzantine Empire.
He was of Persian origin.
Chrysaphius, was a eunuch who became the chief minister of Theodosius II, and his favorite and lover.
P.S. They're man :3
Art by Deva.
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This is beautiful! Β What headpiece is Chrysaphius wearing?Β Β
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Thank you!Β This is just a strip of fabric, tied in the antique manner
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No problem, and thank you!
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Because they are not ordinary men, but eunuchs. Castration removes their testosterone and the grow up like women, still their gender is still XY chromosome and historically, they considered themselves men.
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Oh, I see. So your models/characters are from ancient history.Β
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Magneficient work ! They look like greek sculptures becoming alive ! Love your style of drawing !
Keep up the good work
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Who knows, maybe angels were originally inspired by eunuchs...
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Yeah who knows, because people invented the notion of angels, while eunuchs could exist before such understanding
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