Thursday, May 30, 2013
My other blog
Hey guys! Off-topic, but I've started another blog, this one on random stuff. The address is www.randomnessartandswords.blogspot.com. Hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
(Greek/Roman) The Beginning of the World II
I'm going to have to go back and look at this, because I haven't done anything w/ Greek/Roman mythology in quite a while. But...
(Two months later...)
At the beginning of the world, there was only chaos. Finally, however, Gaea, or Earth, was born. From her came Uranus, the Sky, and they fell in love. Soon Gaea became Mother Earth, mother of all living things.
Their first children were the Titans, the first gods. There were six gods and their six sisters. These were
(Two months later...)
At the beginning of the world, there was only chaos. Finally, however, Gaea, or Earth, was born. From her came Uranus, the Sky, and they fell in love. Soon Gaea became Mother Earth, mother of all living things.
Their first children were the Titans, the first gods. There were six gods and their six sisters. These were
- Cronus
- Rhea
- Crios
- Japet
- Tethys
- Oceanus
- Coeus
- Hyperion
- Themis
- Thia
- Phoebe
- Mnemosyne
Monday, May 27, 2013
Art Contest!!!!!
Hey guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In celebration of my upcoming b-day, in which I will probably receive a drawing tablet, I'm holding an art contest! The winner will be given the "valuable" prize of creating a blog post of their choice. Here are the rules.
-The art must relate to mythology (Just so you know, I know/like Norse and Celtic myths best, so if you want to gain the upper edge, you might want to draw that...)
-The art can be in any form, as long as it can be emailed.
-All submissions must be sent to morganofwales99@gmail.com
-All submissions will be posted on the blog.
-I should be able to halfway recognize the art posted, or at least know where to look. If I have no idea what it is you've sent me, you probably won't win. That's why I'd stick to the myths covered in this blog. Norse and Celtic I'll recognize, Greek probably, Egyptian, Native American, and Mayan maybe, Sumerian probably not. Unless it's a Aqrabuamelu. I like those.
-If you want to mix pantheons, that's cool.
- The deadline is June 8.
Any questions?
In celebration of my upcoming b-day, in which I will probably receive a drawing tablet, I'm holding an art contest! The winner will be given the "valuable" prize of creating a blog post of their choice. Here are the rules.
-The art must relate to mythology (Just so you know, I know/like Norse and Celtic myths best, so if you want to gain the upper edge, you might want to draw that...)
-The art can be in any form, as long as it can be emailed.
-All submissions must be sent to morganofwales99@gmail.com
-All submissions will be posted on the blog.
-I should be able to halfway recognize the art posted, or at least know where to look. If I have no idea what it is you've sent me, you probably won't win. That's why I'd stick to the myths covered in this blog. Norse and Celtic I'll recognize, Greek probably, Egyptian, Native American, and Mayan maybe, Sumerian probably not. Unless it's a Aqrabuamelu. I like those.
-If you want to mix pantheons, that's cool.
- The deadline is June 8.
Any questions?
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
(Norse Mythology) The Beginning of the World
Norse Myth Post!!!
I decided I will be doing Greek/Roman as well, to make this a proper myth blog. The Islands of the Blessed are in Greek myths too, so I kind of have to. Anywhoooo... This is Norse though.
At the very beginning, there was a void where the world was known as Ginnunagap. This was bordered to the north by Muspellheim, the land of fire, and Niflheim, the land of ice. Eventually, the fire of Muspellheim melted the ice of Niflheim creating the icy rivers of Elivagar. The venom in the water gathered into the first being, a giant named Ymir, or Aurgelmir. He fed upon the milk of Audumbla, a cow created from the melted ice as well. The race of jotuns, or frost giants/trolls were created when a male and a female were born from his armpits whale he slept (weird I know). They were all one big happy family, until Audumbla, seeking food, started licking the salty ice and licked the first god, Buri, out of it. Buri took one of the frost giantesses for a wife and had a son called Borr, who took the frost giantess Bestla for a wife and had three sons. Their names were Odin, Vili or Hoenir, and Ve or Lodur. The three brothers slew Ymir, and created the world from his flesh, the mountains of his bones, the sky from his skull, and the ocean from his blood. The rule of the jotuns was over.
I decided I will be doing Greek/Roman as well, to make this a proper myth blog. The Islands of the Blessed are in Greek myths too, so I kind of have to. Anywhoooo... This is Norse though.
At the very beginning, there was a void where the world was known as Ginnunagap. This was bordered to the north by Muspellheim, the land of fire, and Niflheim, the land of ice. Eventually, the fire of Muspellheim melted the ice of Niflheim creating the icy rivers of Elivagar. The venom in the water gathered into the first being, a giant named Ymir, or Aurgelmir. He fed upon the milk of Audumbla, a cow created from the melted ice as well. The race of jotuns, or frost giants/trolls were created when a male and a female were born from his armpits whale he slept (weird I know). They were all one big happy family, until Audumbla, seeking food, started licking the salty ice and licked the first god, Buri, out of it. Buri took one of the frost giantesses for a wife and had a son called Borr, who took the frost giantess Bestla for a wife and had three sons. Their names were Odin, Vili or Hoenir, and Ve or Lodur. The three brothers slew Ymir, and created the world from his flesh, the mountains of his bones, the sky from his skull, and the ocean from his blood. The rule of the jotuns was over.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Dagda
I just looked at the stats and noticed someone actually went to this blog! That's incredible. I am uber sorry for forgetting about this blog *ashamed*. Please don't give up on me! I'm posting again! Now, back to the myths.
Unfortunately, the Fomorians were quicker in preparing for war then the Tuatha De thought, and the Tuatha De were unprepared for an attack. Luckily, Dagda arrived to save the day. Dagda was also known as Eochaid Ollathair, or Allfather, and Ruad Rofhessa, or Red One of Perfect Knowledge. He was one of the most important gods, ruling over as many things as life, death, fertility, prosperity, magic, and feasting. Dagda was High King after Nuadha. He wielded a magic club (name unknown) that could slay nine men with a single blow and was so large he had to wheel it along behind him, played the harp Uaithne, and, most importantly, owned the Cauldron of the Dagda, another of the Four Jewels of the Tuatha De Danaan, which could revive any dead man placed in its waters.
Well, it was the day the Fomorians would attack, and Dagda set out on his perilous mission. Walking up to the Fomorian camp, he proposed a cease-fire for one night. The Fomorians agreed, then invited Dagda in. Under the laws of hospitality, Dagda couldn't refuse, and the Fomorians humiliated him by filling him full of porridge until he was about to burst. But his mission was successful, and he soon regained his handsome form. (I think he must have had a few godly Alka-Seltzers before he was battle ready.) Now, It was time for the Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh. (Cue dramatic music.)
Unfortunately, the Fomorians were quicker in preparing for war then the Tuatha De thought, and the Tuatha De were unprepared for an attack. Luckily, Dagda arrived to save the day. Dagda was also known as Eochaid Ollathair, or Allfather, and Ruad Rofhessa, or Red One of Perfect Knowledge. He was one of the most important gods, ruling over as many things as life, death, fertility, prosperity, magic, and feasting. Dagda was High King after Nuadha. He wielded a magic club (name unknown) that could slay nine men with a single blow and was so large he had to wheel it along behind him, played the harp Uaithne, and, most importantly, owned the Cauldron of the Dagda, another of the Four Jewels of the Tuatha De Danaan, which could revive any dead man placed in its waters.
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Well, it was the day the Fomorians would attack, and Dagda set out on his perilous mission. Walking up to the Fomorian camp, he proposed a cease-fire for one night. The Fomorians agreed, then invited Dagda in. Under the laws of hospitality, Dagda couldn't refuse, and the Fomorians humiliated him by filling him full of porridge until he was about to burst. But his mission was successful, and he soon regained his handsome form. (I think he must have had a few godly Alka-Seltzers before he was battle ready.) Now, It was time for the Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh. (Cue dramatic music.)
We're back and making changes
Hello, nonexistent readers!
I have decided to get this blog back on its feet. However, starting now, I will be adding Norse Mythology to the blog, as I love that to.
I might do other mythologies, like Egyptian, Babylonian, etc. if I can.
First Norse post coming soon, as soon as I orient myself around my abandoned blog.
I have decided to get this blog back on its feet. However, starting now, I will be adding Norse Mythology to the blog, as I love that to.
I might do other mythologies, like Egyptian, Babylonian, etc. if I can.
First Norse post coming soon, as soon as I orient myself around my abandoned blog.
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