Discos of the Demons
2021
editorial, character illustration
commissioned work
“Discos of the Demons” | Bergwelten Magazine, Red Bull Media House
“Volcanoes are the discos of the demons” says Manfred Sax and gathers the fables and origin stories of six of the biggest volcanos in the world.
The people on this project
• Art Direction: Silvia Druml
• Text: Manfred Sax
• Illustrations: Anna Frohmann
The mother of volcanoes
Tobasee | Sumatra, Indonesia
A goldfish's fury creates the largest crater on earth.
The jealous wife
Mount St. Helens | Washington, USA
A legendary ménage-à-trois threatens America.
The volcano of love
Hallasan | Jeju, South Korea
The “wedding island” of South Korea promises fertility through its sacred stones. Legend has it that the giantess and creator of the island, Seolmundae, gave birth to 500 sons, who unfortunately ate her by accident.
The wrath of the goddess
Kilauea | Hawaii, USA
The betrayed fire goddess Pele is not afraid to show consequences.
The devil’s house
Villarrica | Chile
The only visitable caves of a volcano worldwide accommodate the devilish spirit Pillán.
The gracious grandson
Popocatépetl | Central Mexico
Where the benevolent spirit of Don Goyo warns people of eruptions.