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The Chimera and the Dryad

The Chimera and the Dryad
by Cheraine Collette


'The Chimera and the Dryad' envisions a timeless myth reborn in a moment of tension and transcendence. A fearsome chimera—lion, goat, and serpent—faces a vulnerable dryad beneath the shadow of Mount Etna. Traces of golden blood shimmer on her skin, a fragile reminder of nature’s quiet strength.