kelvin mccannix Spirit of the Wood

kelvin mccannix Spirit of the Wood, a photo by kelvin mccannix on Flickr.

One-inch plastic disco ball cut in half and super glued equidistance apart. Looks like the breasts of an insecure woman. Echo was a beautiful nymph, fond of the woods and hills, where she devoted herself to woodland sports. She was a favorite of Artemis, and attended her in the chase. But Echo had one failing; she was fond of talking, and whether in chat or argument, would have the last word. One day Hera was seeking her husband, who, she had reason to fear, was amusing himself among the nymphs. Echo by her talk contrived to detain the goddess till the nymphs made their escape. When Hera discovered it, she passed sentence upon Echo in these words:

"You shall forfeit the use of that tongue with which you have cheated me, except for that one purpose you are so fond of - reply. You shall still have the last word, but no power to speak first."

.kelvin mccannix 2007-08