Stheno's Strength

This invigorating blend encapsulates the Mediterranean coast, in honour of the home of the Gorgons, the Island of Cisthene.

TOP NOTES: Lemon + Lime

MIDDLE NOTES: Wild Freesia + Lavender

BOTTOM NOTES: Amber + Sandalwood

Orange is often associated with strength and aggression, while black is known as the colour of despair.

Large Candle:

100mm DIA x 110mm H

400g Net | Approx. 50+ hrs burn time.

Small Candle:

75mm DIA x 90mm H

200g Net | Approx. 25+ hrs burn time.

Wax Melt: 

60mm W x 115 mm D x 12mm H

75g Net | 8 bars per block

Approx. 10 + hrs of fragrance per bar.

Stheno was one of the three Gorgons. They were depicted as women with sharp fangs, brass hands and venomous living snakes in place of flowing hair. The snakes of Stheno’s hair were often illustrated using the colours of red and orange to further emphasise her strength and aggression. Together, the three were feared as monsters, yet simultaneously they were seen as a symbol of protection, with use of their evil image said to drive away further evil.

There are several stories of who the sisters were and how they came to be. It was said that they were born in the caverns beneath Mount Olympus to parents Phorcys (a sea god) and his sister/wife Ceto. Many believed that the sisters then resided on the Island of Cisthene.

Stheno was the eldest of the three. She was renown for her great strength and independence and was considered to be the most ferocious of the Gorgons. Legends state that she killed more men than both of her sisters combined. Unlike Medusa, both Stheno and Euryale were immortal.

It was believed that both Stheno and Euryale slept as the hero, Perseus, snuck into their home and beheaded Medusa. When they awoke, they attempted to take revenge, but failed as Perseus had the advantage of invisibility, due to the use of Hades’ Helm of Darkness.

Many ancient Greek myths were founded on everyday occurrences, making some scholars believe that the legends of the Gorgons and their attributes were based on sea creatures. Stheno has been likened to the cuttlefish and its strength.

Candles:

For optimum safety and enjoyment, please follow our guidelines which will also help to prolong the life of your candle:
• Trim the wick to 6mm length before every use.
• When burning for the first time, allow the candle to burn for at least 2 hours - or to the edge of the vessel - to create a memory and avoid tunnelling.
• Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Avoid drafts and items that may catch alight.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Do not move a candle while it is lit or wax is melted.
• Extinguish with a candle dipper or snuffer to care for wicks and avoid splashes.
• Keep clean and free of dust and debris.
• Store your candle upright and away from excessive light and temperatures.
• Discard when wax is 10mm from the bottom of the vessel.

Melts:

· Only use melts in an electric
warmer or oil burner that has been specifically designed for soy wax melts.

· Place device on a heat-resistant
surface, away from drafts.

· Snap individual melt bars off
the main block and place the desired amount into the dish of your device. We recommend using one block at a time, but if you have a large dish and require
more fragrance, you can add a second bar.

· Do not add water or any foreign
objects.

· Keep away from children and pets and ensure that any electric warmer cables cannot be reached, pulled at or tripped over.

· Do not move the device while it
contains hot, melted wax.

· Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time.

·  Never leave your device
unattended while in use.

· Each block should provide 10+
hours of fragrance and can be re-used as often as you like, for as long as the fragrance remains.

· Allow wax to cool and reset
before moving the device or switching to a new fragrance.

· To remove cooled, solid wax from your device, turn the device on for approximately 20 seconds to loosen the edges, then carefully slide the solid block from the dish. Use a paper towel to wipe out any melted residue, being careful to avoid burns by touching the hot wax or heated device.

· Never clean your device with
chemicals, as the residue may be flammable and possibly emit harmful gases on subsequent uses.