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Well...I guess I jumped on the bandwagon and desired to use Heroforge to make my own interpretation of the 5000 yr old Lioness Goddess.

About her:
he world of the ancient past is undoubtedly filled with many mysteries. The knowledge of the ancients escapes us today: we are not fully aware of the extent of their wisdom and their ability to comprehend the world around them in incredible detail. To that end, several millennia later, researchers find themselves puzzled by some enigmatic discoveries. One such ancient mystery is the so-called “Guennol Lioness.” This remarkably well-made limestone figurine has proven to be quite a conundrum in the scholarly world. Why was it made, and whom does it depict? Is it merely some lost mythological being from times long past, or a deity whose importance eludes us? A whimsical creation of some imaginative ancient craftsman? Numerous theories surfaced, including truly kooky ones that mention an ancient lion-headed race. Luckily, the explanation is much more rational, and gives us a perfect insight into the advanced views of ancient civilizations.

What do we Know of the Guennol Lioness?
The figurine of the Guennol Lioness is truly remarkable in many aspects. Considering its age, it is exceptionally well-made. In many ways, it gives a nod to the craftsmanship of the sculptors of classical antiquity that came many centuries later. The figure is made from limestone and has been called a true ancient “tour de force.” It measures roughly 8.4 centimeters (3.3. inches) in height. What it depicts is simple to grasp: a powerful and robust lioness, standing upright in a human-like posture. In front of her, on her chest, her paws are clasped in a unique gesture. The human body of the figure is muscular and heavily set. It boasts thick and defined thighs, large biceps muscles and truly heavy trapezoids and shoulders. The neck is wide and heavy, and from it emerges the majestic and graceful leonine head that is the central piece of the entire figure.

And the head, of course, tells us that it is a lioness, there is no mane that lions boast, and the slight slenderness apparent in the entire form clearly indicates that it is a feminine form. The clue also lies in the abdomen: the stomach rises ever so gently in the true form of the female body, balancing the heavy build of the thighs. The swell of the stomach continues on to the genitalia: the form here is again clearly feminine, though the private parts were not modeled in detail.
When all these features are combined and observed, we can see that the Guennol Lioness clearly depicts a powerful, muscular, and strong female, albeit with a lioness’ head. Still, no one can confirm with certainty that the figure is indeed female: the lack of a clear depiction of female genitalia eliminates the possibility. Leading scholars that studied the figure, such as Edith Porada, claimed that the figure is indeed a lioness "because of the feminine curves of her lower body and the absence of male organs" but that there was still the possibility "that the figure represented a sexless creature."

The curves and the attention to detail tell us that the Guennol Lioness was made by a master craftsman of ancient times. The superbly realistic curves of the body, the natural posture and the detailed leonine head tell us that the man and his compatriots had a good knowledge of both the lion form, and the muscular human anatomy. However, the figure seems unfinished: its form ends abruptly just at the knees. The stumps of the legs are smoothed off, and one stumps shows a dowel hole that suggests that the lower legs were attached separately, perhaps created from a different material. Another theory is that the lower legs were broken off, by accident or on purpose, and that someone made attempts at repair with the hole that was drilled. Nevertheless, the legs were never found and thus the Guennol Lioness remains known as she is. And legs or no, she is still magnificent.

Description
Well...I guess I jumped on the bandwagon and desired to use Heroforge to make my own interpretation of the 5000 yr old Lioness Goddess.

About her:
he world of the ancient past is undoubtedly filled with many mysteries. The knowledge of the ancients escapes us today: we are not fully aware of the extent of their wisdom and their ability to comprehend the world around them in incredible detail. To that end, several millennia later, researchers find themselves puzzled by some enigmatic discoveries. One such ancient mystery is the so-called “Guennol Lioness.” This remarkably well-made limestone figurine has proven to be quite a conundrum in the scholarly world. Why was it made, and whom does it depict? Is it merely some lost mythological being from times long past, or a deity whose importance eludes us? A whimsical creation of some imaginative ancient craftsman? Numerous theories surfaced, including truly kooky ones that mention an ancient lion-headed race. Luckily, the explanation is much more rational, and gives us a perfect insight into the advanced views of ancient civilizations.

What do we Know of the Guennol Lioness?
The figurine of the Guennol Lioness is truly remarkable in many aspects. Considering its age, it is exceptionally well-made. In many ways, it gives a nod to the craftsmanship of the sculptors of classical antiquity that came many centuries later. The figure is made from limestone and has been called a true ancient “tour de force.” It measures roughly 8.4 centimeters (3.3. inches) in height. What it depicts is simple to grasp: a powerful and robust lioness, standing upright in a human-like posture. In front of her, on her chest, her paws are clasped in a unique gesture. The human body of the figure is muscular and heavily set. It boasts thick and defined thighs, large biceps muscles and truly heavy trapezoids and shoulders. The neck is wide and heavy, and from it emerges the majestic and graceful leonine head that is the central piece of the entire figure.

And the head, of course, tells us that it is a lioness, there is no mane that lions boast, and the slight slenderness apparent in the entire form clearly indicates that it is a feminine form. The clue also lies in the abdomen: the stomach rises ever so gently in the true form of the female body, balancing the heavy build of the thighs. The swell of the stomach continues on to the genitalia: the form here is again clearly feminine, though the private parts were not modeled in detail.
When all these features are combined and observed, we can see that the Guennol Lioness clearly depicts a powerful, muscular, and strong female, albeit with a lioness’ head. Still, no one can confirm with certainty that the figure is indeed female: the lack of a clear depiction of female genitalia eliminates the possibility. Leading scholars that studied the figure, such as Edith Porada, claimed that the figure is indeed a lioness "because of the feminine curves of her lower body and the absence of male organs" but that there was still the possibility "that the figure represented a sexless creature."

The curves and the attention to detail tell us that the Guennol Lioness was made by a master craftsman of ancient times. The superbly realistic curves of the body, the natural posture and the detailed leonine head tell us that the man and his compatriots had a good knowledge of both the lion form, and the muscular human anatomy. However, the figure seems unfinished: its form ends abruptly just at the knees. The stumps of the legs are smoothed off, and one stumps shows a dowel hole that suggests that the lower legs were attached separately, perhaps created from a different material. Another theory is that the lower legs were broken off, by accident or on purpose, and that someone made attempts at repair with the hole that was drilled. Nevertheless, the legs were never found and thus the Guennol Lioness remains known as she is. And legs or no, she is still magnificent.