Galatea draws its inspiration from the timeless Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea. Pygmalion was the king of Cyprus and a skilled sculptor. He felt dissatisfied with the women around him, so he chose never to marry. He dedicated his life to creating a beautiful ivory statue, Galatea. Infused with all his skill, passion, and love, Pygmalion treated Galatea as if she were his living wife.Aphrodite was moved by his devotion. She brought the statue to life and turned Galatea into a real woman. The couple then married.