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pyg·ma·lion·ism

noften cap  :  sexual responsiveness directed toward a statue or other representation esp. when of one's own making
 
Pyg•ma•lion Greek mythological character. According to the most common version of the myth, Pygmalion was a king of Cyprus and a sculptor who created a beautiful ivory statue representing his ideal of womanhood. He then fell in love with his own creation. In answer to his prayer the goddess Aphrodite brought the statue to life.

 
 

 
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