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Posted by: free2Bme 31-Aug-2003, 11:57 AM |
[doHTML]<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/dragon.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p>[/doHTML] I took the http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm What Mythological Creature Are you? |
Posted by: MDF3530 31-Aug-2003, 12:12 PM |
I'm a pegasus. I've always wanted to be able to fly. |
Posted by: maggiemahone1 31-Aug-2003, 05:27 PM |
I'm a Wood Nymph! maggiemahone1 |
Posted by: free2Bme 31-Aug-2003, 05:43 PM |
My students will all agree that I am indeed a "Dragon Lady!" I hereby proclaim MDF3530 as my "Royal Image Maker." Can you get Maggie's Wood Nymph image for her post the next time you scroll through here? |
Posted by: Catriona 01-Sep-2003, 01:49 AM |
I'm an Oread..... (sounds like a goody two-shoes sort- not me at all!) |
Posted by: Roisin-Teagan 01-Sep-2003, 04:07 AM | ||
I can't get my picture up. Anyway I'm erinyes I wanted to be Athena---the goddess of war. I think she cool! |
Posted by: free2Bme 01-Sep-2003, 08:22 AM |
Thank You MDF3530! I think I have gotten the "hang" of it now. I tidied up this thread a bit - I pasted the graphics to the appropriate posts... You may consider yourself an esteemed and honored member of the Royal Court of Janetania. I know I can consult you on such important matters as image graphics. Another order of Limes are on their way to the Isle of Corona as a token of my appreciation! |
Posted by: MDF3530 01-Sep-2003, 12:34 PM | ||
Thank you. For your generosity, your people will be receiving a shipment of the special Corona Nation brew of Corona. |
Posted by: maggiemahone1 01-Sep-2003, 06:19 PM |
Thanks Great Queen for waving your wand and making the pictures appear! Also to the King of Corona...You have taught the Queen of Janetania well! maggiemahone1 |
Posted by: stevenpd 01-Sep-2003, 09:32 PM |
I'm a dragon . . |
Posted by: Crebain 02-Sep-2003, 09:16 AM |
Congrats... You're a Kelpie! You get to drown people! |
Posted by: barddas 02-Sep-2003, 09:43 AM |
It says- Congrats... You're Hot Hot Hot!!! Phoenix That's pretty cool! |
Posted by: MacCormack 03-Sep-2003, 09:15 AM |
Well isn't that something!? I don't even know what an Erenyes is..yet Have a good one, all... John |
Posted by: RavenWing 04-Sep-2003, 08:38 AM |
I am: |
Posted by: MDF3530 04-Sep-2003, 04:29 PM | ||
Say hello to Harry, Ron and Hermione for us ! |
Posted by: RavenWing 05-Sep-2003, 06:14 AM |
Sure! |
Posted by: ranger 08-Sep-2003, 08:25 PM |
<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/incubi.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p> Incubus?! Huh, go figure. |
Posted by: ranger 08-Sep-2003, 08:28 PM |
<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/incubi.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p> Did I get it right this time? No? I hate computers. Could an incubus just make it disappear or something? |
Posted by: Dinah 13-Sep-2003, 10:20 AM |
Hmmm... well, I'm not complaining |
Posted by: ranger 13-Sep-2003, 12:27 PM |
Could someone possibly explain to me how to post the photograph? I've tried to cut and post but it didn't work. Scissors and tape didn't work either! |
Posted by: MDF3530 13-Sep-2003, 04:30 PM |
Go to the page where it says "You are a...". Click and hold on the image. On the drop down menu, select "Open image in new window". Copy the URL. Then, come back to your post here and click Edit. Delete the text and click "IMG". When the prompt comes up, paste the URL. Click OK. Finally, click on "Submit Modified Post". |
Posted by: maggiemahone1 13-Sep-2003, 06:33 PM |
What would we do without ye, Mike? maggiemahone1 |
Posted by: ranger 13-Sep-2003, 10:15 PM |
Thanks, Mike. But to get the menu to scroll down, I have to right click on the photo. But then the 'new window' line is not darkened, so it won't let me click on it. Thanks anyway. Like I said I'm not real great at this thing, and I thought I might try to learn something. A round on me anyway. |
Posted by: SVRunningMan 18-Sep-2003, 04:13 AM |
I just took the quiz and it said I was an incubus. To those who think an incubus is a rock band, here's the definition lifted right from dictionary.com: n. pl. in·cu·bus·es or in·cu·bi An evil spirit supposed to descend upon and have sexual intercourse with women as they sleep. A nightmare. An oppressive or nightmarish burden. All I can say is....interesting..... |
Posted by: maggiemahone1 18-Sep-2003, 05:50 PM |
SVRunningMan! I surely do like your avatar! I won't comment on incubus! maggiemahone1 |
Posted by: Liriel 19-Sep-2003, 01:42 PM |
<p align="center"><a I'm a dragon. I would much rather be a dark elf but I can live with a dragon. |
Posted by: Liriel 19-Sep-2003, 01:44 PM |
Must not have posted right, my pic did not come up. If anyone can tell me how to do that I would be most grateful. |
Posted by: MDF3530 19-Sep-2003, 02:46 PM | ||||
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Posted by: Aon_Daonna 19-Sep-2003, 05:16 PM |
I'm a dragon ROOOOAAAAARRRRRRR - ccchhhhhhhhh |
Posted by: ranger 19-Sep-2003, 09:15 PM | ||
- AD I'm picturing a dragon with a purple spiked hair cut!! |
Posted by: AhilissaMay 24-Sep-2003, 06:06 AM |
HUH AHil |
Posted by: Faileas 24-Sep-2003, 02:31 PM |
I am a Phoenix hehehe who would have thought ! |
Posted by: valpal 59 24-Sep-2003, 09:40 PM |
It says that I am an Erinyes. |
Posted by: bhalilama 14-Oct-2003, 12:19 PM |
I'm a CENTAUR.(I picture myself riding around bareback instead of being the horse) |
Posted by: silverdragon 15-Oct-2003, 03:12 PM |
I'd rather be a dragon, but at least the Phoenix has the flame thing going.... |
Posted by: McHaggis 15-Oct-2003, 04:02 PM |
So I came up.....a centaur. Drat! I was hoping for satyr, but women like horses, right, Mr. Ed? RON |
Posted by: Annabelle 15-Oct-2003, 10:30 PM |
I'm an Erinyes! How can I live this down? What the heck am I? Annabelle |
Posted by: Elspeth 16-Oct-2003, 11:07 AM |
Hey Annabelle - From Bullfinch's Mythology - "The Furies, in Greek Erinyes, or euphemistically Eumenides, were avenging spirits of retributive justice. Their names, when in course of time their number had come to be fixed as three, were Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone. Their task was to punish crimes not within the reach of human justice." Must be the red hair. Elspeth |
Posted by: Boudica123 16-Oct-2003, 06:24 PM |
[FONT=Geneva]<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite. DUNNO IF it showed up but I am a Succubus ... I;m not really sure what it is but I think it's like a vampire ooo that would be cool |
Posted by: Boudica123 16-Oct-2003, 06:27 PM |
Anyone know what a succubus is? |
Posted by: Boudica123 16-Oct-2003, 07:03 PM |
anyone know?? |
Posted by: Elspeth 16-Oct-2003, 08:07 PM |
Don't know how reliable this is, from a web page, but it says a succumbus is "A lewd female demon or goblin which takes on the illusory appearance of a female human being and seeks sexual intercourse with men, usually while they are asleep." You wild woman you. |
Posted by: McHaggis 16-Oct-2003, 08:36 PM |
That would be a succubus all right. The male variety is incubus. RON |
Posted by: Dreamer1 16-Oct-2003, 08:40 PM |
Hi Everyone, That was fun! I found out I'm a Unicorn. No surprise, I've always loved them - just ask my girls! Dreamer1 P.S. Uh, could someone please help a non-techie get the right picture to show here? Thanks. <p align="center"><a href="http://mysite |
Posted by: Richard Bercot 16-Oct-2003, 10:32 PM | ||
Dreamer1, On the left of your message board it will say "Clickable Smiles", go down to "Show All" and click, a menu will come up, just scroll down to the want and right mouse click on it. That's all. |
Posted by: ranger 18-Oct-2003, 11:07 AM |
Ah Ha! Incubus!!! Don't tell my wife...... |
Posted by: McHaggis 18-Oct-2003, 03:00 PM |
Which brings up the all-important question: Suppose (play along here) that a succubus were to bump uglies with an incubus...what would happen? Matter and anti-matter colliding? The ultimate astral orgasm? Or since suggested coupling would be on a metaphysical plane (ie, no humans involved) would we ever know? Or care? RON |
Posted by: Boudica123 19-Oct-2003, 11:29 PM |
If I could definitly be a character from Lord of the Rings I would be an Elf with two staffs or two sighs(spelling?) and a sword.. sorry just a little random |
Posted by: Arianrhod 21-Oct-2003, 05:18 AM |
I am a Erinyes.... *runs off to see what one is * Found a site that might be of intrest to some here,, http://www.loggia.com/myth/erinyes.html "spirits who exacted vengeance against those who committed specific crimes " works for me In Service to the Dream, Paula |
Posted by: LilithBurns 21-Oct-2003, 08:21 AM |
Yea I'm a Erinyes too. I think they're kinda like Furies from greek myths. They're cool... |
Posted by: Boudica123 21-Oct-2003, 06:47 PM |
succubi rule!!@ |
Posted by: LilithBurns 21-Oct-2003, 09:13 PM |
Erinyes are for sure better than succubi!!! Nah, just kiddin....but they are.... |
Posted by: oldraven 22-Oct-2003, 01:29 PM |
Oh, I don't know. A dragon would be pretty nice. I could elaborate, but I'm busy. Perhaps later. |
Posted by: Eomer of Rohan 26-Oct-2003, 07:16 AM |
I am a centaur not to sure how to post my photo, but does everyone feel a little violated about peeing in the tube or what.? |
Posted by: Angel Whitefang 07-Nov-2003, 02:40 AM |
Grins slightly As if it could have been anything else ... PWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! |
Posted by: myriad 07-Nov-2003, 02:45 AM |
Congrats... You're A Gorgon!! You sexy thing, you How sweet of them to call me sexy... hmmm not sure about that picture though. Think I will have to look for another to see what they mean by sexy and what exactly a gorgon is or does. If anyone knows.... fill me in. Myriad... ah.. the gorgon |
Posted by: myriad 07-Nov-2003, 03:03 AM |
yeah, checked out the gorgon thing... not pleased. Took the test two more times... changed some things ... still came up gorgon But took it once more being 100% honest... I assure you ) anyway...long story, short I am a wood nymph... much better |
Posted by: Angel Whitefang 07-Nov-2003, 03:14 AM |
The easiest way to get your pics on here is to right click and save to your pic folder, then add your post at the bottom you will find attatchment , click the browse button til you find the proper pic, attatch it and Viola, you have your pic on your post in a few easy steps In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust, Blessed Be, Angel the Dragon |
Posted by: Angel Whitefang 07-Nov-2003, 03:30 AM |
Giggles Myr, you went through that test how many times?? I'm teasin |
Posted by: oldraven 07-Nov-2003, 09:01 AM |
Yup. just as I thought. |
Posted by: myriad 07-Nov-2003, 11:55 AM | ||
lol enough times to memorize part of the test and figure out I am probably a gorgon in denial. 5 times total... 3 gorgon, 1 dragon, and finally a wood nymph. Myriad |
Posted by: Raven_Whitefang 07-Nov-2003, 05:57 PM |
I got my usual MO Congrats... You're a Succubus! hehe, get this one all the time. And glad of it too. |
Posted by: Macerca 07-Nov-2003, 09:14 PM |
It kinda figures I am a dragon. Dragons rule! |
Posted by: kidclaymore 09-Nov-2003, 12:30 AM |
I can't get my picture to come up. The test didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. I'm a centaur. i have always liked centaurs. |
Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 18-Nov-2003, 04:42 AM |
We can redo this over and over if we want ......can't we?? I shared the site with my kids.... Man that was funny |
Posted by: Knightly Knight 23-Dec-2003, 09:29 PM |
<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/gorgon.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p> What a Gorgon good for? |
Posted by: Celeste of the Stars1 24-Dec-2003, 03:26 AM |
ok any one wanna tell me what the heck this is? |
Posted by: Celeste of the Stars1 24-Dec-2003, 03:28 AM |
ok a fresh water sea nymph. (I saw the title on the pic) tee hee! |
Posted by: CelticRose 25-Dec-2003, 08:13 PM |
I was Erinyes.... user=peacefulchaos> !</p> |
Posted by: jaynebylak 26-Dec-2003, 07:59 PM |
I am a Dragon. Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons. For thou art tasty and crunchy with ketsup" Jayne |
Posted by: Tristan_Whightfang 28-Dec-2003, 01:37 AM | ||
I took the <a http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm a> test by peacefulchaos! Of Live Journal</p> Kinda knew this is what id be since my mom is the same:D
sorry quick wit rhyme not sure it makes sence now that i read it |
Posted by: Derfel 04-Jan-2004, 04:59 PM |
Hehe.... I am a Gryphon! Sláinte! Derfel |
Posted by: Madadh 06-Jan-2004, 04:30 PM |
I'm a Gryphon as well |
Posted by: silverdragon 07-Jan-2004, 02:14 PM |
Took it again -- STILL a phoenix! What does a woman have to do to get to be a dragon around here? *brief pause while taking test repeatedly* Oh... ya gotta want to have 4+ legs (I object! My dragon has only two) and want to live in a cave. |
Posted by: ladymarine 08-Jan-2004, 07:50 PM |
Im a dragon! cant say I knew that side of me! |
Posted by: Derfel 10-Jan-2004, 07:08 PM |
I am a Gryphon again! I like that! Derfel |
Posted by: Danann 14-Jan-2004, 03:18 PM |
It says I am an Erinyes... Now I just need to know what that is. |
Posted by: Danann 14-Jan-2004, 03:29 PM | ||
I figured it out!
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Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 17-Jan-2004, 02:30 AM |
well this one deserves to be Pinned, Have fun with it but keep it Clean ya'll |
Posted by: JaneyMae 30-Jan-2004, 12:15 PM |
I'll be a dragon!!!!! WAAAHOOOO! I can fly!!!!!!! |
Posted by: JaneyMae 30-Jan-2004, 12:21 PM |
Congrats... You're a Wood Nymph! I changed one answer that I was unsure of. I like this better than the dragon This fits me mucho better! |
Posted by: Kiwi Gael 31-Jan-2004, 04:52 AM | ||
I had a good laugh with this test's questions. This is me, apparantly; |
Posted by: Herrerano 31-Jan-2004, 11:30 AM |
No surprise here. <p align="center"> <img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/dragon.jpg" ></a><br> Leo |
Posted by: tsargent62 05-Feb-2004, 02:28 PM |
" Coooooooool! I'm a dragon! |
Posted by: celtica 10-Feb-2004, 05:57 AM |
I'm a wood Nymph ! Love it ! |
Posted by: Chele 12-Feb-2004, 11:46 AM |
Congrats... You're A Naiad (Or Nereid Oo)!! I took the What Mythological Creature Are you? test by Peaceful Chaos! Interesting. |
Posted by: RavenWing 12-Feb-2004, 11:55 AM |
I'm still a gryphon |
Posted by: Gwydo 12-Feb-2004, 01:17 PM |
I'm a Chimera. |
Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 25-Apr-2004, 09:00 PM |
hmmm.. I'm a dragon... I wonder what that is suppose to mean... |
Posted by: VetteGal 25-Apr-2004, 09:22 PM |
Congrats... You're Pegasus itself! The really strange part aboiut this is that I have always love pegasus and unicorns. I have a tatoo of a unicorns head with a rainbow on my shoulder and am planning on getting pegasus on the other. |
Posted by: VetteGal 26-Apr-2004, 02:33 PM |
Dreamer 1, I just looked at the picture for the succubus and in it there is your avitar. Just thought you would like to see it. I am going to try and add it here so you can see it. http://www.celticradio.net/php/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=16193 |
Posted by: Aragorn 07-May-2004, 09:41 AM |
I would clearly be a pheonix |
Posted by: faolin 07-May-2004, 10:16 PM |
"Congrats... You're an Oread. You do-gooder ^_~" How exactly a mountain nymph is a "do-gooder" is beyond me... I was sorta hoping for something a little more exciting. |
Posted by: urian 08-May-2004, 10:04 PM |
I'm a dragon. Fitting. |
Posted by: dfilpus 19-May-2004, 08:16 AM |
A Phoenix. Well..... I prefer dragons, maybe flame broiled. |
Posted by: Blue_Rogue 19-May-2004, 09:41 AM |
<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/freshwaterseanymph.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p> Hmmmmm, Ok. Can't say I'm firmilar with these Creatures. |
Posted by: Caldwell 04-Jun-2004, 07:50 AM |
Posted by: Ceciliastar1 14-Jun-2004, 12:58 PM |
<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/woodnymph.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p> |
Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 14-Jun-2004, 01:34 PM |
Glad to see this Thread has remained so popular! Wow so many new people in here. Hiya & welcome to you all ! Need any help Let me know |
Posted by: reddrake79 14-Jun-2004, 02:50 PM |
p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/phoenix.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p> cooooooooool!!!! |
Posted by: reddrake79 14-Jun-2004, 02:52 PM |
<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/phoenix.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p> |
Posted by: reddrake79 14-Jun-2004, 02:53 PM |
what am i doing wrong? I copied a pasted. help anybody. |
Posted by: Ceciliastar1 17-Jun-2004, 03:54 PM |
<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/phoenix.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p> HOpefully it works this time.... I'm a pheonix, eh...would rather be something else but oh well! |
Posted by: MDF3530 17-Jun-2004, 04:09 PM |
Go back to that page where it has the picture. Right-click on the picture and select "Open In New Window". Then, copy the address. Come back to this page and click the "Edit" icon by your post. Clear all that HTML crap out. Click on the button that says "IMG" above and paste the hyperlink for the picture. |
Posted by: Dreamer1 18-Jun-2004, 10:25 PM | ||
" Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup" From a bumper sticker we saw! Dreamer1 |
Posted by: krmsmax 01-Jul-2004, 08:35 AM |
What a really cool site. I'm a hippogriff |
Posted by: Mayte2 03-Jul-2004, 04:57 PM |
I`m a Hyppogryph:) Mayte Woohoo it worked ... Thanks MDF3530 |
Posted by: Brandelynn 12-Jul-2004, 02:12 PM |
That was fun! I'm a Gryphon. @-,-'--- |
Posted by: ImmortalAvalon 13-Jul-2004, 07:11 PM |
I am an Erinyes! |
Posted by: Crooktooth 20-Jul-2004, 09:22 AM |
Centaur?!? Who writes this stuff?!? |
Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 30-Aug-2004, 05:42 PM |
Said I was a griffin. |
Posted by: sprdleyb 02-Sep-2004, 05:06 PM |
<p align="center"><a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/mythresult/dragon.jpg" border="0" width="330" height="175"></a><br> I took the <a href="http://mysite.freeserve.com/Intereo_Liberi/test3.htm" target="_blank">What Mythological Creature Are you?</a> test by <lj user=peacefulchaos> !</p> A dragon it is then! Slainte |
Posted by: sprdleyb 02-Sep-2004, 05:07 PM |
A dragon it is then! Slainte |
Posted by: cori 03-Sep-2004, 02:49 PM |
Pegasus. Good. I like that. Isn't that some kind of flying horse? |
Posted by: MDF3530 03-Sep-2004, 03:05 PM |
Yes. If you look back at the first page of this thread, you'll see a drawing of it in my first post. |
Posted by: ANNHAM 03-Sep-2004, 05:04 PM |
I took the test. Fun: I'm a phoenix; I like peaceful chaos & fire, plus I said I would like to fly. |
Posted by: Wolverine 09-Sep-2004, 05:34 AM |
Kinda hoped to be a Dragon, but you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth... So Pegasus is pretty neat too! So what are the chances of becoming such mythical creatures... Pretty small I guess. Ow well. |
Posted by: deckers 14-Sep-2004, 09:55 AM |
Centaur. Does this mean I have to clean up after myself? Does a Centaur just go in the woods whenever the urge strikes, or do they have a better sense of dignity, and only poop in the Griffin's yard while he's at work? Erik Deckers |
Posted by: susieq76 14-Sep-2004, 01:32 PM |
snicker, snicker....I took the test 1st, and it said I was an Erinyes (but that wasn't cool enough for me), so now I am a Gryphon. Wassat? Hmm....."The Gryphon is a fabulous animal, symbolically significant for its domination of both the earth and the sky; because of its lion's body and eagle's head and wings. It has typological antecedents in ancient Asia, especially in the Assyrian k'rub, which is also the source of the Hebrew cherub. The frequent representations of gryphon-like creatures in Persian art made them symbolize ancient Persia for the Jews. In Greece, the gryphon was a symbol of vigilant strength; Apollo rode one, and gryphons guarded the gold of the Hyperboreans of the far north. The gryphon was also an embodiment of Nemesis, the goddess of retribution, and turned her wheel of fortune. In legend the creature was a symbol of superbia (arrogant pride), because Alexander the Great was said to have tried to fly on the backs of gryphons to the edge of the sky. At first it was portrayed as a satanic figure entrapping human souls, the creature later became (from Dante onward) a symbol of the dual nature (divine and human) of Jesus Christ, precisely because of its mastery of earth and sky. The solar associations of both the lion and the eagle favored this positive reading. The gryphon thus, became the adversary of serpents and basilisks, both of which were seen as embodiments of satanic demons. Even Christ's Ascension came to be associated with the gryphon. The creature appeared as frequently in the applied arts (tapestries, the work of goldsmiths) as in heraldry. It is the emblem of the hero. This was partially due to the gryphons' duel nature. As Sir Thomas Browne said "[The Gryphon is] an Emblem of valour and magnanimity, as being compounded of the Eagle and the Lion, the noblest Animals in their kinds...". In the latter domain, Boeckler (1688) offered the following interpretation: "Gryphons are portrayed with a lion's body, an eagle's head, long ears, and an eagle's claws, to indicate that one must combine intelligence and strength." The Gryphon also represents speed and majesty." Well, at least I have the strenth thing down pat...grunts....maybe not. |