I drew this series of three Alpine Ibexes for a group of three friends. While snowboarding, these mighty animals traverse their paths, causing them to pause in amazement and wonder at the beauty of nature.
In Norse mythology, the ibex was associated with the god Thor, who was said to ride on the back of an ibex named Tanngnjóstr. In many cultures, the ibex was also seen as a symbol of fertility and abundance due to its ability to survive and thrive in harsh mountain environments.
In Yemeni mythology, the ibex is the symbol of the sacred Ather, who represented the god of rain, lightning, fertility, and growth to our great ancient Yemeni ancestors. It is an ancient symbol found on petroglyphs from the Neolithic period to the age of kingdoms in ancient Yemen. Ather was also the god of war.
It is fascinating that this magnificent animal carried the same mythological value worldwide. This connection between the two cultures proves, for me personally, that there is such a thing as a collective subconscious.