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✨ 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞 (𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐚) | 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐚 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐬 ✨

The woman who wove and unwove – and waited. 🏛️🕊️ This distinguished bust captures Penelopeia (Penelope) – the legendary Queen of Ithaca and faithful wife of Odysseus, whose story is immortalized in Homer's Odyssey . While her husband spent ten years fighting the Trojan War and another decade journeying home, Penelope remained steadfast, resisting the advances of over 100 suitors who consumed her household's wealth . A symbol of loyalty, intelligence, and quiet strength, she devised a brilliant stratagem: weaving a shroud for her father-in-law Laertes by day, only to unravel it by night, buying precious time until Odysseus returned . Perfect for home offices, studies, mythology collections, and lovers of classical heritage.

✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 :

1x Penelope – Queen of Ithaca Bust ✅
Ready to display – no assembly required ✅

✅ 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 📏:
Choose the perfect scale for your space:

Size Height
Extra Small 12 cm / 4.7 inches
Small 17 cm / 6.7 inches
Medium 20 cm / 7.9 inches
Large 22 cm / 8.6 inches
Extra Large 25 cm / 9.8 inches
XL 30 cm / 11.8 inches

𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! 😊


✅ "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧" 👑:
Penelope is one of the most admired figures in Greek mythology. During the ten years that Odysseus spent fighting the Trojan War, she remained faithful, waiting at home in Ithaca . But when the war ended and Odysseus did not return, over 100 suitors descended upon her palace, consuming her resources and demanding she choose a new husband . Though she was in a precarious position, without a man to protect her, Penelope used her intelligence to protect herself, her son, and her household .

✅ "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦" 🧵:
Penelope's most famous act of cunning was her deception of the suitors:

The Shroud – She told the suitors she would choose a new husband once she had finished weaving a shroud for her father-in-law, Laertes

Weave by day, unravel by night – For three years, she wove the shroud during the day and secretly undid her work at night

The Betrayal – One of her maids revealed the secret to the suitors, forcing her to complete the task

The Contest – Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, then won the contest of stringing his own bow and shooting through twelve axe heads, a feat only he could achieve

✅ "𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐭" 🏛️:
Penelope has inspired artists for over two millennia:

Classical Sculpture – A Roman marble statue of Penelope from the 1st–2nd century AD, now in the British Museum, depicts the queen in a seated posture, her head bowed in contemplation, a veil draped over the back of her head

The Penelope Bust – A reproduction of the classical bust of Penelope, known as "Head of Penelope," is available in 10" (25 cm) height, faithfully recreating the contemplative, veiled appearance of the queen

Renaissance and Baroque – She appears in paintings by artists such as Domenico Tintoretto and Francesco Primaticcio, often depicted at her loom

✅ "𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬" ✨:
Penelope's enduring appeal lies in her embodiment of fidelity, intelligence, and quiet strength:

A symbol of marital fidelity – She represents the ideal of the faithful wife

A figure of intellectual cunning – Her weaving and unweaving demonstrates that intelligence can be as powerful as strength

A literary archetype – She is the archetypal waiting wife, a figure who has inspired countless works of literature and art

A timeless icon – Her story continues to resonate with audiences as a testament to the power of loyalty and hope

✅ "𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬" 📖:

Penelope's name – May derive from the Greek word for "weft" or "thread," linking her to her most famous act

The Suitors – There were 108 suitors vying for her hand

The Shroud – The three years of weaving and unweaving bought Odysseus time to return home

A happy ending – After killing the suitors, Odysseus and Penelope were reunited, and she is one of the few figures in Greek mythology to receive a happy ending

✅ "𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬" 💬:

"Penelope is the archetypal faithful wife, a symbol of loyalty and patience." – Classical scholar

"Her intelligence saved her, and her loyalty was rewarded." – Reflection on her story

"She wove by day and unwove by night – a testament to the power of subtle resistance." – Literary critic

✅ "𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬" 🏠:
This sculpture brings Greek mythology to:

Home offices and personal studies – A daily reminder of fidelity and intelligence

Mythology and classical collections – Among your Greek memorabilia

Home libraries and bookshelves – Alongside Homer's Odyssey

Office desks and creative spaces – The spirit of patience and resilience

Birthday gifts – For the mythology and classical studies lover in your life

✅ "𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝟑𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲" 🛠️:
Meticulously crafted using precision 3D printing technology and finished by hand. Every detail – from the classical features to the contemplative expression – is rendered with care, capturing the faithful queen of Ithaca.

✅ "𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐋𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥" 🌿:
Crafted from high-quality PLA – a plant-based plastic derived from corn starch. It is not only recyclable but also biodegradable, offering an environmentally conscious choice for collectors.

✅ "𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞" 🎨:
Standard finishes available – classic marble-effect, bronze, stone, terracotta, or Greek colours. We also welcome custom colour requests. Contact us to discuss bringing this legendary queen to life in your preferred palette!

⚠️ "𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 :" Please note that the colour may appear slightly different on your screen or in person due to variations in monitor settings and lighting conditions.

📏 "𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:"
• 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥: High-Quality 3D-Printed PLA+
• 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: Penelope – Queen of Ithaca (Penelopeia)
• 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬: Faithful Wife of Odysseus, The Weaver, Symbol of Fidelity
• 𝐄𝐫𝐚: Greek Mythology / Homeric Epic
• 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Homer's Odyssey, The Shroud, The Suitors, Reunion with Odysseus
• 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Classical features, contemplative expression, regal bearing
• 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡: Various colours available (select at checkout or message for custom)
• 𝐔𝐬𝐞: Decorative sculpture / Mythological collectible / Office desk decor

🎁 "𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫:"
• Greek mythology and Homeric epic enthusiasts
• Classical studies and ancient history collectors
• Literature and poetry lovers
• Home libraries, studies, and office desks
• Unique, thoughtful gifts for mythology lovers
• Birthday gifts for classics professors
• Anyone who admires loyalty, intelligence, and quiet strength

⚠️ "𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:"
• This item is 3D printed, so minor layer lines or subtle imperfections may be visible – this is part of the charm of a handmade, non-molded piece.
• Intended for indoor display. Handle with care to preserve delicate details.
• Custom Orders: If you would like this bust in other sizes or colours, please do not hesitate to contact us. We're happy to accommodate your vision!

✨ "𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝟑𝐃"
This mythological tribute is brought to life in our UK workshop, where we fuse a passion for Greek myth, classical history, and sculptural tradition with precision 3D printing. Every piece celebrates the heroines who shaped our imagination – whose stories of loyalty and cunning continue to inspire. 🇬🇧

🛠️ "𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞"
Each Penelope bust is printed fresh for your order, ensuring top quality and reducing waste. Your unique mythological piece is prepared with dedicated attention within 1–2 business days.

📦 "𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭"

𝐔𝐊 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬: Please allow 2-3 days for delivery after processing.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬: Please allow 1–2 weeks for creation and delivery.

We carefully package each bust to ensure it arrives safely – and ready to inspire.

💬 "𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬? Feel free to message us anytime – we'd love to help create the perfect piece for your collection