Three Metamorphoses: Camel, Lion, Child
This is a chapter from Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche. I made these Talismans for you to wear.
Material: Soft Enamel, Zinc Alloy
Dimension: packaging: 4.75x4.75 in; camel: 2x1.5 in; lion: 1.75x1.5 in; child: 2x1in
Creator: Lihui Liang
Year: 2019
Description:
The Three Metamorphoses story was originally written by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. He believed that the purpose of human existence is to achieve one's full potential. To achieve that, a spirit had to go through three transformations: a camel, a lion, and a child. These talismans are made of soft enamel. The set comes with three animals and each animal represents survival, freedom, and creation.
Camel: Survival. A camel can handle heavy duties in difficult situations. If you are struggling in life and sweat a lot, this camel will help you go through.
Lion: Freedom. A lion is a conqueror. It is at the top of the food chain. Use this lion to destroy the existing social rules before you start to build your own rules!
Child: Creation. When a child has just landed in this world, it doesn't know anything. This kind of innocence can help you create new values and develop a new way of seeing.
This is a classic story by Nietzsche. I felt really connected with this story when I first read about it. The last transformation spoke to me the most. A child is curious about everything. It can approach a task without any preconception and surprise other people. I am a creator. I'd like to always keep a child's heart and create new things that nobody has ever seen before. How would you live your life with the three transformations?
Purchase link: https://counterreality.com/collections/accessories/products/three-metamorphoses