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One Thousand Slimy Things
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written Saturday, March 19 2005 09:24
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Harpy - Greece -------------------- Bending, but not in the way you might imagine. Posts: 995 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Saturday, March 19 2005 22:18
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Santa-i think was some pilgrim god then western culture changed it to some queer guy in a red sed that delivers presents to little kids. -------------------- When you think you can't get any lower in life and hit rock bottom, God hands you a shovel. Following the rights movements You clamped on with your iron fists drugs being conviently available for all the kids Minor drug offenders fill your prisons You don't even flinch All our takes paying For your wars against the new non rich Posts: 615 | Registered: Friday, May 3 2002 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Saturday, March 19 2005 22:52
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quote:Or, more accurately, the thing that took over his form. See "Neverland Ranch Investigators Discover Corpse of Real Michael Jackson": http://www.theonion.com/news/index.php?issue=4104 ;) quote:Oceanids were cloud/rain nymphs. Don't let the name confuse you. The Nereids were sea nymphs. quote:Um, sorry, no. Nagas are definitely from Asia (which is a wide area, but they are tied to Buddhism I believe, which spread fairly far). I'm not sure what you are thinking of. The generally motif is somewhat common, so you can find half human/half snake types in many cultures, but Nagas most certainly are not from South America. quote:I can only assume that's a typo for "pagan god." The pilgrim's god was the Judeo-Christian god, better known around most parts of the Western world as just plain God. A strong argument could be made that Santa originally came from a figure like Odin, but whether that's true or not there's no way he can be considered a "humanoid species." And I'm not going back any further on the posts to correct mistakes because it would take too long. Posts: 62 | Registered: Thursday, January 20 2005 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 00:45
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I have this book about mythological creatures, and under "Naga" it says < The naga is a many headed serpent deity, found largely in the legend of India and Southeast Asia. It may be depicted with human torso and serpent heads. Nagas control the rains and are in constant conflict with Garuda, the bird of the sun.This enmity reflects in myth the real balance between sun and rain, which are both essiantial for the fertility of the soil.> I have copied that word for word and it's in a book of facts, so I believe it. :D -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- Visit CSM !!! And this site is just great! Wow! Did you know what the answer to the gretest question ever is ? Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 01:36
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Nickels and kobolds - Greek semi-evil spirits, sort of like imps or goblins. Location: pretty much everywhere, but mainly greece. They got elements on the periodic table named after them. -------------------- ~Note : The professional newbie's advice should not be taken seriously, or at all.~ LINKAGE Posts: 364 | Registered: Saturday, January 17 2004 08:00 |
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 02:07
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quote:Bonus points if you also know why. -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 05:28
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Uh... because they were miners? Castle of the Winds depicts the Kobolds as miners. I don't know if that's it though. -------------------- The Lyceum - The Headquarters of the Blades designing community The Louvre - The Blades of Avernum graphics database Alexandria - The Blades of Exile Scenario database BoE Webring - Self explanatory Polaris - Free porn here Odd Todd - Fun for the unemployed (and everyone else too) Famous Last Words - A local pop-punk band They Might Be Giants - Four websites for one of the greatest bands in existance -------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Posts: 2957 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 07:36
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quote:Wow... Castle Of The Winds, such a great game, one of the earlier RPGs for Win... mmm... domovoi and domovan (note the termination -voi like the vahnavoi) these from england, little beings that hid below doors and stoves. Posts: 28 | Registered: Saturday, February 26 2005 08:00 |
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Shake Before Using
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 09:02
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Thuryl> Cobalt ore was nearly worthless to miners; on top of that, it contains arsenic. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 11:37
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Imban wins. -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 11:53
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Dwarves Mostly northern europe. Scandanavia Ents- Walking human-trees. Sentient and ancient, with a tendancy to be long winded. Originated, Britan (lotr) Golems- Originated in Prague from Rabai Loew. Who created a creature out of stone to protect the jews, when he put the word of god into it had life. Afrits- Arabian fire spirits, said to live in the desert. A note on dryads Dryads, mystical spirits, female in appearance. Usually found near rivers, not trees/forests Also known as well women in British mythology. Hamadrayads, Similar to drayads, though i believe they are male in appearence Tengu, Half crow half man, creatures from japan. Said to have taught the first ninja their art. Djini, not to be confused with Genies, Djini is a rather liberal term used to represent the Arabian spirits of the sort ascociated with lamps. -------------------- plz feel free to email me answers at stargazer_do@hotmail.com Posts: 69 | Registered: Saturday, November 8 2003 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 12:56
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Giants - appear in many places Titans - Greek myth Under Mt. Olympus Dragon-maid - (part woman, part dragon) Celtic myth L'Omo Nero - (humanoid monster similar to boogeyman) In your bedroom Will 'o the wisp - (can be depicted as an imp within flame) British(?) myth Swamps and marshes [ Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:57: Message edited by: Bone Machine ] -------------------- Rosy again Polaris - Fun in the City My BoE Dialogue Pix - Talking to the Wall Posts: 12 | Registered: Thursday, March 17 2005 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 13:19
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quote:Dryads were forest nymphs. They are not known as well women. Naiads were the nymphs for shallow water, so those would be the well women in Britain if there were a direct link... but there probably isn't as the concepts were almost certainly formed separately. Hamadryads were just a specific kind of dryad, not a separate creature. All nymphs (which includes the dryads, hamadryads, naiads, nerieds, oceanids and others) were female. Nymph literally means "girl" so there were no boy nymphs. Posts: 62 | Registered: Thursday, January 20 2005 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Sunday, March 20 2005 22:01
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I think no one mentioned maenads yet (do they qualify?). If I remember correctly, they were the followers of Dyonisos (Greek god of wine/celebration). Edit: I imagine that maenads and fauns are roughly equivalent, the latter being male and the former female. Do they share the same mythology? [ Monday, March 21, 2005 02:47: Message edited by: I'm Late, I'm Late, For ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Triad Mage
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written Monday, March 21 2005 01:33
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There are also fauns, from Greek/Roman mythology. They had goat hooves and played the pan flute and were like Dionysus and Bacchus in humanoid form. -------------------- "At times discretion should be thrown aside, and with the foolish we should play the fool." - Menander ==== Drakefyre's Demesne - Happy Happy Joy Joy desperance.net - We're Everywhere ==== You can take my Mac when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the mouse! Posts: 9436 | Registered: Wednesday, September 19 2001 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Monday, March 21 2005 03:27
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quote:The original name of "Santa Claus" was "Saint Nicolas". That, I believe, tells enough. Posts: 356 | Registered: Tuesday, April 6 2004 07:00 |
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