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Moinlen_Drigenu
Member   Posts: 71 Registered: 18/6/2004 Status: Offline
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 posted on 24/8/2004 at 01:44 AM |
One of the random things that popped into my head about 10 mins ago.
What does a dragon symbolise for different people?
Whether it be nothing, something of a myth, or something else.
Just curious thats all. ____________________
"It is said that we loose ourselves in rage, I think I find what is
missing, when it happens."
"These scars are just for show, it's the ones inside that you have to worry
about."
"When I get into a fight, all I think is..."KILL HIM"..."
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KittyGoesMrow
Fanatic   Posts: 218 Registered: 30/4/2003 Status: Offline
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posted on 24/8/2004 at 01:51 AM |
| ... ____________________
Anata ga sabishii toki, bokumo sabishii n da yo
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Abbadon
Fanatic  Posts: 499 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 24/8/2004 at 02:41 AM |
All I know is that it is the only mythological figure which appears in the
folklaw of every civilisation in the world (apart from vampires of course).
Incidentally, while I'm relpying to your post Moinlen: nice to meet you.
You seem like a pleasant, well-rounded individual who is not here simply to
swear at people whenever they raise their heads to speak. So far your posts
seem interesting and I look forward to hearing more from you!
BB. ____________________
Light is changing to shadow, and casting a shroud over all we have known.
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KittyGoesMrow
Fanatic Posts: 218 Registered: 30/4/2003 Status: Offline
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posted on 24/8/2004 at 02:56 AM |
| Abbadon: You seem to need a nice enema ____________________
Anata ga sabishii toki, bokumo sabishii n da yo
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Abbadon
Fanatic Posts: 499 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 24/8/2004 at 03:05 AM |
| This unchecked agression will not stand. ____________________
Light is changing to shadow, and casting a shroud over all we have known.
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Moinlen_Drigenu
Member Posts: 71 Registered: 18/6/2004 Status: Offline
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posted on 24/8/2004 at 04:05 AM |
quote:
All I know is that it is
the only mythological figure which appears in the folklaw of every
civilisation in the world (apart from vampires of course). Incidentally,
while I'm relpying to your post Moinlen: nice to meet you. You seem like a
pleasant, well-rounded individual who is not here simply to swear at people
whenever they raise their heads to speak. So far your posts seem
interesting and I look forward to hearing more from you!
BB.
Cheers mate, I have been around a bit. Kinda busy
with work though.
I see what you mean, but do you see it as a powerful myth figure, one that
changed many cultures, or just something that was there and sometime
visited among topics. ____________________
"It is said that we loose ourselves in rage, I think I find what is
missing, when it happens."
"These scars are just for show, it's the ones inside that you have to
worry
about."
"When I get into a fight, all I think is..."KILL HIM"..."
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W0rmW00d
Fanatic  Posts: 355 Registered: 5/8/2004 Status: Offline
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posted on 24/8/2004 at 03:29 PM |
jormangund - a giant snake, dragons - huge lizard appearing things,
mythical salamanders - fire breathing lizards, lizard gods, crocodile gods.
even a snake in the bible. it seems to me that the only consistently
mythologised giant creature is the reptile.
there are others, the roc - a bird, giant squid, which may or may not
exist. ive never been entirely clear, heheh. anyways. there seems to be
something irredeemably alien to the human [syche about the lizard. even
spiders, the hated feared spider, is left in the lurch. they are creepy
enough without being made to breath fire and fly around.
and the breathing fire is another thing that i think is interesting. It
seems to be only lizards that do it, and as cold blooded creatures they
rely on heat. is this just coincidence or did the 'ancients' know more than
we give them credit for. this is the sort of thing that gives conspiracy
theorists ammunition for their talk of the atlanteans passing on their
superior knowledge through myth.
as far as dragons relate to me, i think they are a beautiful image and a
powerful mythological symbol.
oh, and kitty goes mreow. you seem to need a nice acid bath. ____________________
Eritis sicut Deus scientes bonum et malum.
And the third angel sounded, and a troll army did descend upon the world.
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Abbadon
Fanatic Posts: 499 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 24/8/2004 at 03:30 PM |
It seems to be annually or at least regular in its occurance. The Aztecs
had them emerging from the jungle at a certain time every year. The
Chinese, of course, celebrate then every year on New Years. The Dragons in
English folklaw return every year or so for the offering of a maiden or
whatever. I'm am sure the connection goes further.
BB. ____________________
Light is changing to shadow, and casting a shroud over all we have known.
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Moinlen_Drigenu
Member Posts: 71 Registered: 18/6/2004 Status: Offline
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posted on 24/8/2004 at 10:26 PM |
quote:
jormangund - a giant
snake, dragons - huge lizard appearing things, mythical salamanders - fire
breathing lizards, lizard gods, crocodile gods. even a snake in the bible.
it seems to me that the only consistently mythologised giant creature is
the reptile.
there are others, the roc - a bird, giant squid, which may or may not
exist. ive never been entirely clear, heheh. anyways. there seems to be
something irredeemably alien to the human [syche about the lizard. even
spiders, the hated feared spider, is left in the lurch. they are creepy
enough without being made to breath fire and fly around.
and the breathing fire is another thing that i think is interesting. It
seems to be only lizards that do it, and as cold blooded creatures they
rely on heat. is this just coincidence or did the 'ancients' know more than
we give them credit for. this is the sort of thing that gives conspiracy
theorists ammunition for their talk of the atlanteans passing on their
superior knowledge through myth.
as far as dragons relate to me, i think they are a beautiful image and a
powerful mythological symbol.
oh, and kitty goes mreow. you seem to need a nice acid bath.
heh I see what you mean....I never thought about it like
that before....Maybe the breathing fire has something to do with a gland
that mixes chemicals together and on contact with air...shabang..an
absolute mother fucker of a fireball. I suppose being a reptile and
breathing fire could help.
Dont forget the Griffin as a creature...it was always higher sort after.
The unicorn was another, quite well known and sort after, but not so
mythological as the dragon. And the Lockness Monster...i like that
story.
Abbadon: It is prob just some sick, perverted Monks idea of
fun...nevertheless, it was always attention grabbing all those years ago, i
am sure. ____________________
"It is said that we loose ourselves in rage, I think I find what is
missing, when it happens."
"These scars are just for show, it's the ones inside that you have to
worry
about."
"When I get into a fight, all I think is..."KILL HIM"..."
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W0rmW00d
Fanatic Posts: 355 Registered: 5/8/2004 Status: Offline
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posted on 25/8/2004 at 04:39 AM |
| yeah, but these arent giant mythologised versions of already eisting
creatures. unicorns are hornéd horsies and gryphons, or griffins, or
griffons, or however the fuck you want to spell them, are a crazy
amalgamation. and also these creatures are not prevalent in so many
mythologies worldwide. ____________________
Eritis sicut Deus scientes bonum et malum.
And the third angel sounded, and a troll army did descend upon the world.
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feralucce
Extreme Fanatic   Posts: 1810 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 25/8/2004 at 11:08 AM |
QUetzaloquatl, hippogryph, the egyptian deities, the phoenix... each of
these fabulous cretures is frfom a different mythology... I can continue if
needs be
Teh firebird from russia, the thundedr bird from native american mythology,
the kitsune of japan, geanesha, kali, the gaki... ____________________
The earth turns on a tilted axis - just doing the best it can.
Hohenheim of Light~Full Metal Alchemist
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Moinlen_Drigenu
Member Posts: 71 Registered: 18/6/2004 Status: Offline
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posted on 26/8/2004 at 01:00 AM |
quote:
QUetzaloquatl,
hippogryph, the egyptian deities, the phoenix... each of these fabulous
cretures is frfom a different mythology... I can continue if needs be
Teh firebird from russia, the thundedr bird from native american mythology,
the kitsune of japan, geanesha, kali, the gaki...
Yes i
see...but I can't see your point...I am not trying to be rude.. ____________________
"It is said that we loose ourselves in rage, I think I find what is
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missing, when it happens."
"These scars are just for show, it's the ones inside that you have to
worry
about."
"When I get into a fight, all I think is..."KILL HIM"..."
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Abbadon
Fanatic Posts: 499 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 26/8/2004 at 01:42 AM |
| I'm glad you pointed that out, Moinlen, so I didn't have to. I don't think
Feral would have liked me saying that! ____________________
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feralucce
Extreme Fanatic Posts: 1810 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 26/8/2004 at 01:50 AM |
the post in question was a response to teh following quote "also these
creatures are not prevalent in so many mythologies worldwide."
The POINT of the post was that these mythological creatures ARE seen world
wide... ____________________
The earth turns on a tilted axis - just doing the best it can.
Hohenheim of Light~Full Metal Alchemist
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Abbadon
Fanatic Posts: 499 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 26/8/2004 at 02:03 AM |
| Oh, I see, sorry. ____________________
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Moinlen_Drigenu
Member Posts: 71 Registered: 18/6/2004 Status: Offline
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posted on 26/8/2004 at 05:22 AM |
quote:
the post in question was
a response to teh following quote "also these creatures are not prevalent
in so many mythologies worldwide."
The POINT of the post was that these mythological creatures ARE seen world
wide...
I see as well...it was hard to see what you were
replying to though. Very well then. ____________________
"It is said that we loose ourselves in rage, I think I find what
is
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missing, when it happens."
"These scars are just for show, it's the ones inside that you have to
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worry
about."
"When I get into a fight, all I think is..."KILL HIM"..."
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feralucce
Extreme Fanatic Posts: 1810 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 26/8/2004 at 08:37 AM |
hence the reason I clarified my post... though I must admit... it
reinforces my point about a certain level of intelligence being required
here... I have checked with seceral other members... the progression was
logical, and obvious...
[Edited on 8/26/2004 by feralucce] ____________________
The earth turns on a tilted axis - just doing the best it can.
Hohenheim of Light~Full Metal Alchemist
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Abbadon
Fanatic Posts: 499 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 26/8/2004 at 08:45 AM |
If it was obviuos why didn't I notice? And I don't think it was logical.
Please Look up the actual meaning of both those words before you come up
with a sarcastic retort.
BB. ____________________
Light is changing to shadow, and casting a shroud over all we have known.
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bettie_x
Extreme Fanatic  Posts: 1570 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 26/8/2004 at 08:36 PM |
| oh jesus here we go again. And for the record, abb and woodie, you're
joined interest in giving her a chemical peel is far less warranted than
her concern for abbadon's colon health, as he was being kind of snotty and
crybaby and thought a good hot flush would chipper him up. Chill
daddy-o's. ____________________
Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.
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Xaoswolf
Fanatic  Posts: 463 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 26/8/2004 at 09:30 PM |
ummm...
Mr. Woody, giant squid are very real, and infact, recent discoveries have
even shown us that a larger breed of squid is also living in the ocean
depths than previously thought. ____________________
Sometimes I dream about dinosaurs shopping for cargo shorts at the Gap.
Does that make me a bad person?
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