In almost every list Pride is considered the original and most serious of The Seven Deadly Sins, and indeed the ultimate source from which the others arise. It is identified as a desire to be more important or attractive than others, failing to give compliments to others though they may be deserving of them, and excessive love of self (especially holding self out of proper position toward God). Dante's definition was "love of self perverted to hatred and contempt for one's neighbour." In Jacob Bidermann's medieval miracle play, Cenodoxus, Pride is the deadliest of all the sins and leads directly to the damnation of the famed Doctor of Paris, Cenodoxus. In perhaps the most famous example, the story of Lucifer, Pride was what caused his Fall from Heaven, and his resultant transformation into Satan. Vanity and Narcissism are prime examples of this Sin. In the Divine Comedy, the penitent were forced to walk with their heads bowed while they were whipped in order to induce feelings of humility.
Hit on February 16 2007 (two weeks from last one)
Obviously, we changed the drawing. The first Fallen Angel was too long. He also had a weird posture- much like just laying there, not falling from the skies. His face was also really beautiful, but very calm and peaceful. So we made another one on the spot- this one has a convincing falling posture, arms flailing and legs sprawled. His face is tilted back and can't be seen clearly, but for his gaping, screaming mouth.
Later, it ocurred to me. Although this is clearly symbolic and the picture is of a non-offensive, falling angel...well, technically, that is Lucifer, the first and most beloved angel that kinda became the Devil himself.....I had actually tattooed SATAN on my arm :P
Crap, i'll never hear the end of this :S
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