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I love mythology! I think there is so much truth to be gleaned from it. It's subordinate to Scripture, of course, and given a choice between the two, one ought to choose Scripture, but I think people should read more mythology.

Anyway, I got into this conversation with my brothers about mythological animals and what has the most interesting abilities and stuff (nothing too intellectual). And I was wondering what the majority thought.

So, I apologize for the cliche sounding question, but if you had to be a mythological creature (anything not purely human), which would you be and why? Any reason's good. I'm just curious about what people know about and what they think would be the best choice.

I'd be a Titan, so that I could stomp trite, overdone threads like these under my mighty foot.

Go Hydra :D

I'd be a Titan, so that I could stomp trite, overdone threads like these under my mighty foot.

This has been done before? I didn't see it, sorry.

lugh, half god half deamon. eventually becomes head of all the warrior gods. no army can defeat him due to his spear he got from the city, Gorias. not sure how he died. but he's a fairy now anyway. i had to do an essay on him for college.

I guess being an angel might be fun.

Asian Dragons are cool.

The Holy Ghost

I love mythology! I think there is so much truth to be gleaned from it. It's subordinate to Scripture, of course, and given a choice between the two, one ought to choose Scripture, but I think people should read more mythology.

Anyway, I got into this conversation with my brothers about mythological animals and what has the most interesting abilities and stuff (nothing too intellectual). And I was wondering what the majority thought.

So, I apologize for the cliche sounding question, but if you had to be a mythological creature (anything not purely human), which would you be and why? Any reason's good. I'm just curious about what people know about and what they think would be the best choice.

I've always been partial to gryphon (also: griffin, gryfyn, griffen, gryffin, griffyn...if only because it can be spelled so many ways :D )

A basilisk. 'Death stare' takes on a much more literal meaning.

Phoenix.

Symbol of rebirth, endurance, and perseverance.

The Holy Ghost

Yep, that'd be cool, too. You'd get to do all the religious chicks :D

Phoenix.

Symbol of rebirth, endurance, and perseverance.

Congrats on first post.

Well if you're going for mythological creatures I'd have to say Angels are pretty damn cool. I mean the ones with flaming swords, not the sissy angels.

Kyuuketsuki. It's literally a 'blood sucking demon'. Not a vampire or vampyre, but rather a demon with the main quality of a vampire.

Juggernaut. An unstoppable force.

*nods*

Surely mythology and scripture are one and the same, but from different cultures.

Surely mythology and scripture are one and the same, but from different cultures.

Perfectly identical.
Btw, great name. :D

Kokopelli, the God of Mischief ;)

Vampire for immortality and seductive/coercive charisma. If I had any reason to think a centaur could be immortal, then I might go for that. You could give your friends rides. Man's torso on the body of horse... might make up for the lack of seductive charisma.

i've two good mythological beasts for you.

evolution and muslims!

This has been done before? I didn't see it, sorry.

It's been done on every nearly Internet forum.

Kokopelli, the God of Mischief ;)
Whatever. Loki would own him.

Eris. Cos she'd kick my ass if I said anyone else.

Definitely Kitsune, the female fox-spirits of Japan.

A basilisk. 'Death stare' takes on a much more literal meaning.

And you'd win every staring contest going.

Eris. Cos she'd kick my ass if I said anyone else.

questions:
were are you from?
live in ucd? if so then you're a non-dub, ugh that disgusts me.
what do you do in college?
lastly, how dare you worship outsider gods. i demand you worship eriu now!

I'm the high priest rewritting his memories: http://cthulu.info/

questions:
were are you from?
live in ucd? if so then you're a non-dub, ugh that disgusts me.
what do you do in college?
lastly, how dare you worship outsider gods. i demand you worship eriu now!

Arawn would be better. :p

Whatever. Loki would own him.

See? That's the problem with Loki. He's all uptight about being wtfpwn, because secretly, he wishes he had Odin's powers. Koko? He's just funnin' :D

Btw, great name. :D

I second that. :)

Definitely Kitsune, the female fox-spirits of Japan.

Sounds like someone Kokopelli would like to get to know better ;)

Sounds like someone Kokopelli would like to get to know better ;)

Hell, that's someone I'd like to get to know better. :cool:

Eris. Cos she'd kick my ass if I said anyone else.

Sorry? Mythological!? :upyours: :upyours: :sniper:

*hangs head in shame*

Can I be an Incubus?





*hangs head in shame*

I'd wanna be Huitzilopochtli, just for the fun of hearing people trying to pronounce my name. :D

I love mythology! I think there is so much truth to be gleaned from it. It's subordinate to Scripture, of course, and given a choice between the two, one ought to choose Scripture, but I think people should read more mythology.

Anyway, I got into this conversation with my brothers about mythological animals and what has the most interesting abilities and stuff (nothing too intellectual). And I was wondering what the majority thought.

So, I apologize for the cliche sounding question, but if you had to be a mythological creature (anything not purely human), which would you be and why? Any reason's good. I'm just curious about what people know about and what they think would be the best choice.

Psh, centaur, could there even BE debate?

Think of it men: horse hind-quarters, great archery, divination, and chicks dig horses.

Big Game Hunter, with Continental .600 Double Barrel Elephant Rifle, and a dozen porters to carry my crap.

Arawn would be better. :p

who?

Eris. Cos she'd kick my ass if I said anyone else.Heh, she was the first one I thought of as well :)

Surprised no one has said dragon yet.

Heh, she was the first one I thought of as well :)

She's not fecking mythical!!!!

Surprised no one has said dragon yet.

I'm suprised I'm the only one who said incubus.

Fallen Angel

Satyr. Most closely matches my current personality. (I want me some nymphs!)

Trilby63;12035790']She's not fecking mythical!!!!She's a myth in greek mythology. Or are you claiming they accurately depict her greatness there?
Obviously the Discordian, non-mythical, vision is another matter altogether.

Juggernaut. An unstoppable force.

*nods*

lol. Juggernaut is from the massive Chariot pulled at Puri,India during Jagannath (lord of the Universe - Krishna) festival. It is not a mythological beast unless there is something else that goes by that name...

She's a myth in greek mythology. Or are you claiming they accurately depict her greatness there?
Obviously the Discordian, non-mythical, vision is another matter altogether.

Well, Ifrean, as a discordian, should know better.

'Specially considering how favoured by Eris Ifrean is...

:mad:

While there are others that I really like, this one has my special interest: The Nightmare (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare)

Ta' can onlie be one t'ousan!
Nac Mac Feegle!

Count Dracula, or else one of the old-school european dragons who have hordes of treasure.

I love mythology! I think there is so much truth to be gleaned from it. It's subordinate to Scripture, of course, and given a choice between the two, one ought to choose Scripture, but I think people should read more mythology.

Anyway, I got into this conversation with my brothers about mythological animals and what has the most interesting abilities and stuff (nothing too intellectual). And I was wondering what the majority thought.

So, I apologize for the cliche sounding question, but if you had to be a mythological creature (anything not purely human), which would you be and why? Any reason's good. I'm just curious about what people know about and what they think would be the best choice.

Who are you to make that call? Besides, all religion is bunk anyways...

Count Dracula, or else one of the old-school european dragons who have hordes of treasure.

does dracula count?
i just saw what i tyed,didnt mean a pun.
if was writen by an author(irish), and not a golklore from the country he is based in, does it count as mythological?

I love mythology! I think there is so much truth to be gleaned from it. It's subordinate to Scripture, of course, and given a choice between the two, one ought to choose Scripture, but I think people should read more mythology.

Anyway, I got into this conversation with my brothers about mythological animals and what has the most interesting abilities and stuff (nothing too intellectual). And I was wondering what the majority thought.

So, I apologize for the cliche sounding question, but if you had to be a mythological creature (anything not purely human), which would you be and why? Any reason's good. I'm just curious about what people know about and what they think would be the best choice.
Two things:

1. Is it sad that when I first saw the title of this thread I read it as "Mythological Breasts"?

2. I'd be Aphrodite.

Ta' can onlie be one t'ousan!
Nac Mac Feegle!

Ach yea!

Who are you to make that call? Besides, all religion is bunk anyways...

Mythology is truth: Truth clouded by the sin of Man. But Scripture is Truth: God's perfect, infallible revelation. There are many reasons to argue for this. They are all necessary proof, but not suficient proof. In other words, the final word is "faith."

I'd be yodh heh vav heh.

1. Is it sad that when I first saw the title of this thread I read it as "Mythological Breasts"?
No, because I swear I read it the same way and was trying to figure out just whose breasts everyone would like to be.

Definitely Kitsune, the female fox-spirits of Japan.
Kitsune are not always female you know. Male kitsune can take a woman's shape to play a trick.

I want to be a totoro. Or a tanuki, though a totoro would be better.

I'd be yodh heh vav heh.

Links or explanations are always appreciated for the lesser-known.

Heh...

I'm gonna go for Phlegyas.

You no got money, you no go to afterlife. simple.

One Word.

MOTHRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Links or explanations are always appreciated for the lesser-known.

"yodh" is the Hebrew letter "y". "heh" is the Hebrew letter "h". "vav" is the Hebrew letter "v".

i think id be centaur. i dont know why, but they always were very cool to me. :cool:

Malaclypse the Elder

I'll go with being Santa, keep the presents, abuse the elves. Fun things like that.

Maybe Eros. Provided Aphrodite is an incestous child molester ;)


Otherwise, satyr or incubus.

Either a Jinn or a Tetramorph.

I would be a Jinn from western culture.

Mythology is truth: Truth clouded by the sin of Man. But Scripture is Truth: God's perfect, infallible revelation. There are many reasons to argue for this. They are all necessary proof, but not suficient proof. In other words, the final word is "faith."

Perfect, infallible revelation? Who are you to assign what is "truth"? And, again, religion is shit.

Perfect, infallible revelation? Who are you to assign what is "truth"? And, again, religion is shit.

I don't assign. I merely repeat what I am convinced is the Truth.

I don't assign. I merely repeat what I am convinced is the Truth.

Qualify.

I suppose if the Greek gods are allowed, then I'd like to be Dionysus.
Damn, the guy has a constant drunk high, tons of nymphs, has his own method of morals that he carries out with impunity and on top of it all he can turn into animals. It don't get much better than that :)

And think of how easy it would be to convert friends over to your side when your rallying cry is "Pass the wine!"

Kitsune are not always female you know. Male kitsune can take a woman's shape to play a trick.

I want to be a totoro. Or a tanuki, though a totoro would be better.

Yeah, I did some more research after I posted and learned that. But I'm a guy and would much prefer to meet a female one, ja? Though being a male one would rock. Also, I'm familiar with tanuki, but what's a totoro? And can't tanuki be female, too?

If not a Jagannath,then I would be the Kargadan of Persian myth,Lord of the Desert,a mythical uniform-like creature.The kargadan was an extremely ferocious beast, driving away from its territory animals as big as the elephant. It is said it would fight an elephant and kill it.

Either that,or an elasmotherium or unicorn rhino,if you can consider (possibly-pre)historical animals part of the historical tradition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elasmotherium

Yeah, I did some more research after I posted and learned that. But I'm a guy and would much prefer to meet a female one, ja? Though being a male one would rock. Also, I'm familiar with tanuki, but what's a totoro? And can't tanuki be female, too?
Tanuki can be female too, though most tanuki statues you see are most definately male (Tan tan tanuki...).

As for what is a totoro...
http://jesuisgothique.free.fr/pages/themes-totoro.jpg
That's a totoro.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totoro

I suppose if the Greek gods are allowed, then I'd like to be Dionysus.
Damn, the guy has a constant drunk high, tons of nymphs, has his own method of morals that he carries out with impunity and on top of it all he can turn into animals. It don't get much better than that :)

And think of how easy it would be to convert friends over to your side when your rallying cry is "Pass the wine!"

You stole my thoughts.:(

A dragon (http://www.jansjoyousjungle.com/dragon5.jpg), or course!

Either...

A Kodamamonoke :D

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/38/Kodamamononoke.jpg

A Manticore :eek:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manticore

...or a Balrog. :p

http://lotr.ogaming.com/gallery/albums/album17/OGame_proj_balrog_retuched.jpg

Trilby63;12036574']Well, Ifrean, as a discordian, should know better.

'Specially considering how favoured by Eris Ifrean is...I think you underestimate Eris. If you asked her, I'm sure she'd either happily reply she's mythical, or totally don't care as long as you stop bothering her.
She's cool that way.

Ta' can onlie be one t'ousan!
Nac Mac Feegle!

Ach, stikkit yer trakkans! Bigjobs! :p

As for my mythological alter ego, I've had numerous people (including several who had no knowledge of my particular connection to Tolkien's elves) comment that I reminded them of such an elf, so I think I may be stuck with that.

I'd say Centaur, if only they weren't a Myth.

I'd say Centaur, if only they weren't a Myth.

But then you'd be attracted to horses!

questions:
were are you from?
Kildare
live in ucd? if so then you're a non-dub, ugh that disgusts me.
No, down the road a bit.
what do you do in college?
Little or nothing ;) [size=1]Chem Eng[/quote]
lastly, how dare you worship outsider gods. i demand you worship eriu now!
I don't worship Eris, I try to get her into bed.
Trilby63;12035270']Sorry? Mythological!? :upyours: :upyours: :sniper:

*hangs head in shame*

Can I be an Incubus?





*hangs head in shame*
Hey don't look at me, she said it.
Heh, she was the first one I thought of as well :)
Great pineal galnds.....
Trilby63;12036574']Well, Ifrean, as a discordian, should know better.

'Specially considering how favoured by Eris Ifrean is...

:mad:
I started writing a discordian book yesterday......:)
Malaclypse the Elder
Awesome.
Maybe Eros. Provided Aphrodite is an incestous child molester ;)
She's a Greek goddess, so almost definately.
Tanuki can be female too, though most tanuki statues you see are most definately male (Tan tan tanuki...).

As for what is a totoro...
http://jesuisgothique.free.fr/pages/themes-totoro.jpg
That's a totoro.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totoro

Tanuki would suck to be! Imatgine the pain!

But then you'd be attracted to horses!
No, Centaurs were attracted to girls alright... ;)

But then you'd be attracted to horses!
http://209.85.12.227/1381/85/emo/smiley-shifty.gif
Have you seen Ancient Greek Vaseware?
Cenaturs are mischavious and enjoy the wine and the wimmens.

Hmm, being a dragon would be cool as I could breath fire and burn my enemies to a crisp. Or maybe an incubus for obvious reasons.

Jormungandr. He destroys the world.:D

Elf.

An Erinyes would be cool, too.

Elf.

I can completely picture you as one. ;)

Tanuki can be female too, though most tanuki statues you see are most definately male (Tan tan tanuki...).

As for what is a totoro...
http://jesuisgothique.free.fr/pages/themes-totoro.jpg
That's a totoro.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totoro

I love Totoro! He's so cute with his little umbrella! :D Don't know if they come in female form (Totoro strikes me as male), though. The little blue and white ones in 'My Neighbour Totoro' were adorable, too. Pokemon so ripped off Totoro when they designed Pikachu. Totoro's furry so he's much cuter than that lightning rat.

I also have a soft spot for griffins/gryphons. I love birds (having only had birds because of family allergies to furs) so I'd like to be anything birdlike; a hippogriff would be nice as well, or perhaps a phoenix.

Foxes are adorable! I've always loved foxes - I was lucky enough to spot a red fox crossing the road when I was 8 - before the fields in my area were swamped by houses. So that kitsune thing sounds cute.

Are there any feline mystical creatures; other than a sphinx? I'd love to try being a beautiful, fluffy cat that can dart around, maybe even become invisible at will. Wait, the invisibility thing sounds a bit like that Cheshire Cat.

I suppose if the Greek gods are allowed, then I'd like to be Dionysus.
Damn, the guy has a constant drunk high, tons of nymphs, has his own method of morals that he carries out with impunity and on top of it all he can turn into animals. It don't get much better than that :)

And think of how easy it would be to convert friends over to your side when your rallying cry is "Pass the wine!"Do gods/godesses qualify as mythological beasts? I'm not sure that it'd be so great to be a female god; they're normally incredibly lustful or misandrists. I guess Athena wasn't too bad... Dionysus, eh? Hehe, you should look up 'Bacchanal of the Andrians' and you'll see Dionysus in his glorious splendour passed out. It beats me how Dionysus even had enough consciousness to go to another city for yet another festival!