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The Naree Pol (aka Makalee Pon) from Thai/Buddhist mythology. I learned about them many years ago on an episode of Ripley's Believe it or Not, and always wanted to do something with them. My (shoddy) memory of that episode described them as girl shaped fruit that come alive when they fall from the tree and lure men to their doom. Although in the research I managed to find they "distract monks from their meditations". Not as exciting.

It was actually very hard to find any information on them at all and much of what I found on the internet is written in Thai or some other language that I can't read. If anybody out there knows where I can learn more about this myth please let me know.
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*MikeSoto-Photography May 8, 2013  New member Professional Photographer
Amazing work! I love the concept and story behind the illustration.
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*Roboworks Jan 12, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
Oh this is freakin' COOL!
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:iconamourfonce:
This.is.amazing. ,3 <3 <3
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~Emerson-Fialho Jun 24, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Spetacular, congratulations!
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*aquiresville Jun 14, 2012  Professional General Artist
Stunning illustration, Bill, just love the lighting that you've used, and the very intriguing myth you've chosen to work with! Bravo!
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:iconthegurch:
Lovely to look at , great shading too
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:iconislandboy1:
Gorgeous man..I have found such inspiration here today...thank you ;0)
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~Kperfect Mar 22, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Ammmmmmmmmmmazing !
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:iconinfinitelogan:
google translate? :)
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:iconcyborgcrook:
What if the only doom would be never wanting to go back any civilization...??? What if they are extremely loving, caring, and completely different from their human counterparts...??? If Only....
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