Monstrous
Monstropedia => Mythical Monsters => Topic started by: blow_fly on January 02, 2009, 05:27:33 AM
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http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=8519992224112523293 (http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=8519992224112523293)
This was my result: ''More properly known as The Dagda, he was the Earth Deity-Father of both Gods and men. In this respect he was the Celtic equivalent to Cronus or Zeus of the ancient Greeks. Being the Earth God meant that he controlled the orderly passage of seasons. This cycle was maintained through the guiding melodies produced by a magical harp only The Dagda could play. Since an Earth God is sort of a personification of matter and "stuff," The Dagda owned something called the Undry which was a gigantic pot of abundance filled with an infinite supply of "stuff." One of The Dagda's many names meant "Good God”, but "good" in the sense of being good at doing things. He was a jack-of-all-trades, skilled and accomplished in all his endeavours. Well, for the most part. Apparently his imagination wasn't all that "good" - when his wife bore him three daughters in succession he named each one of them Brigit''.
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Your result for The Mythological God Test ...
Dagda
Indeed, you are 83% erudite, 88% sensual, 75% martial, and 75% saturnine.
ok...in the interest of not being redundant,
see blow_fly's post for full description of Dagda
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My result:
Anubis
"Anubis was the Egyptian God of funerary rituals and the protector of the dead as well as the judge of souls and ruler of the underworld. Since it was his duty to weigh souls (along with the Goddess Maat) as a means of discovering the content of honesty, Anubis was also the God of truth.
He is usually seen as a man with the head of a jackal holding the divine sceptre carried by kings and Gods, but he can also be found on the walls of tombs as a black jackal or dog accompanying Isis. By no means an evil God, his domain of graves and tombs was nevertheless a frightening one, but then, one that offered the chance of an afterlife.
But why did the Egyptian God of the Dead have the head of a jackal? Well, jackals have the uncomfortable habit of lurking about tombs and graves, which was one of the reasons why the Egyptians sought to make their tombs more elaborate; to keep the bodies safe from the rather smart black canines. It is only natural therefore that a God of mummification would be connected with them. By worshipping Anubis, they hoped to invoke him to protect their deceased and assure their safe journey through the underworld, his domain."
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I kind of like this result. :-D
Pan
Some people have extremely sensitive nerves and tend to become startled very easily. For this we can thank the God Pan who, according to the Greeks, was responsible for the irrational terror that fills animals and humans alike. In fact we call it Panic in recognition of this weird God's twisted sense of humour.
Pan was also the God of male sexuality which was made abundantly clear by portraying him with the features of a goat (well known for their fertility), from the waist on down.
And so does Cernunnos, the Celtic God of fertility, sexual love, the wilderness, and the Underworld. He had stag features and a wild side just like Pan. The two have a lot in common. Being used as a blueprint for the Christian devil, for example.
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I wasn't aware of the fact that you would enjoy the idea of actually having the physical attributes of a goat, Kreepy. Now, the insatiable sex drive, that's something most men would like to have I guess, but being covered in bristly hair and possessing ungainly hooves instead of proper feet, dude? :?
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Amun
Amun was a mysterious God indeed. His very name basically means "what is hidden", "what is not seen", "what cannot be seen", and though even his form was said to be “unknown”, he was depicted as a man with the head of a uraeus (cobra), or a man seated on a throne and holding in one hand the sceptre, and in the other the ankh.
All secrets aside, what we do know is that Amun was the Egyptian King of the Gods, not unlike his counterparts Zeus (Greek mythology) and Odin (Norse mythology). With his ruling might over the Gods, Amun soon became associated with the Pharaohs.
Being responsible for the creation of the world, it is not surprising that he was also the God of fertility, reproduction, and sexual power, and thus also the God of agriculture. With the combined powers of regeneration and royalty, Amun became linked to the sun and the great God Ra, becoming known as Amun-Ra, which pretty much consolidated his status as Supreme God.
In spite of Amun's political ascension, he also enjoyed popularity among the common people of Egypt, who came to call him the vizier of the poor, the protector of the weak, and an upholder of justice.
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I wasn't aware of the fact that you would enjoy the idea of actually having the physical attributes of a goat, Kreepy. Now, the insatiable sex drive, that's something most men would like to have I guess, but being covered in bristly hair and possessing ungainly hooves instead of proper feet, dude? :?
I'd love to look like an animal. No particular reason why, I just think it would be kind of cool. Since I'm already a bit of a train wreck for everyone to gawk at anyway, why not take that one step further?
And for your information, I already have the insatiable sex drive. Forget the exact name for the disorder, but there's a switch in my brain that is permanently in the "ON" position. It can get rather exhausting and stressful, really.
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*pats Kreepys horns*
Oh, poor little animal you, it will get better once. And mark my words, that is much better than swallowing handful of viagra just to let the girl get the image, lol!
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Coyote
Coyote was an important being to several Native American tribes. He was one of those tricksters that are found in several world mythologies, in fact very close in temperament and deed to Loki of the Norse pantheon.
Eternally scavenging for food, he represents the most basic instincts, but in other narratives, he is also the father of the Indian people and a potent conductor of spiritual forces in the form of sacred dreams. In the “Myth of the Stars and the Moon” he is shown as a wise counsellor even.
There are more stories about him than stars in the sky. For example, did you hear the one about the “Spying Moon”? It seems that someone had pinched the moon, and Coyote offered to stand in as replacement. Everyone agreed that he made a fine moon, but from his elevated position Coyote could see everything that was going on. Being of an irritating disposition, he couldn't resist blowing the whistle on friends and enemies alike. "Hey, look what Badger is doing behind his tepee!"
Pretty soon everyone was sick of his snooping and voted him out of the sky. But nothing can keep Coyote down for long. Being an old show-off, he loves to impress the girls by juggling his eyeballs. One day he threw one so high it got stuck in the sky and became the star Arcturus. So even now he's keeping an eye on us all.
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I kind of like this result. :-D
Pan
Some people have extremely sensitive nerves and tend to become startled very easily. For this we can thank the God Pan who, according to the Greeks, was responsible for the irrational terror that fills animals and humans alike. In fact we call it Panic in recognition of this weird God's twisted sense of humour.
Pan was also the God of male sexuality which was made abundantly clear by portraying him with the features of a goat (well known for their fertility), from the waist on down.
And so does Cernunnos, the Celtic God of fertility, sexual love, the wilderness, and the Underworld. He had stag features and a wild side just like Pan. The two have a lot in common. Being used as a blueprint for the Christian devil, for example.
not suprising at all, Kreep...both the god aspects shown in the quiz and you liking them.
:-P
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Despite the age of this thread, I had a fun result that appealed to my nature, so I am posting it...
Your result for The Mythological God Test ...
Hades
Indeed, you are 96% erudite, 38% sensual, 88% martial, and 96% saturnine.
Simply put, Hades was a God of the Underworld, comparable to Midir of the Celts. After dying, a person entered the Underworld by first traveling through the groves of Persephone, on to the gates of Hades which were guarded by the three-headed dog Cerberus, a lot like the Norse "watchdog of hell", Garm.
Being the ruler of the Underworld, Hades was naturally the God of Death, but he was also the God of prosperity and wealth. He could be terrifying or generous depending on where one stood in his favor. The way one kept on his good side was by offering him black sheep.
Hades didn't get around much, preferring to stay home in the Underworld, a vast underground kingdom of caves and tunnels, with his wife Persephone to whom he was faithful.
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I take it that you're the unabashedly romantic type then?
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It said I was Coyote... Truthfully I don't associate myself being like Coyote at all except the wise part just because he is just so goofy and he cheats all the time on his wife, which is not how I am at all. Coyote is always doing stuff on accident and is always pointing out the obvious to intentionally hurt/make fun of people, which I am not like at all. I am much more reserved and don't know how this quiz got me to Coyote at all.
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I got Hades:
79% erudite, 42% sensual, 75% martial, and 79% saturnine.
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I got Amun.
Amun was a mysterious God indeed. His very name basically means "what is hidden", "what is not seen", "what cannot be seen", and though even his form was said to be “unknown”, he was depicted as a man with the head of a uraeus (cobra), or a man seated on a throne and holding in one hand the sceptre, and in the other the ankh.
All secrets aside, what we do know is that Amun was the Egyptian King of the Gods, not unlike his counterparts Zeus (Greek mythology) and Odin (Norse mythology). With his ruling might over the Gods, Amun soon became associated with the Pharaohs.
Being responsible for the creation of the world, it is not surprising that he was also the God of fertility, reproduction, and sexual power, and thus also the God of agriculture. With the combined powers of regeneration and royalty, Amun became linked to the sun and the great God Ra, becoming known as Amun-Ra, which pretty much consolidated his status as Supreme God.
In spite of Amun's political ascension, he also enjoyed popularity among the common people of Egypt, who came to call him the vizier of the poor, the protector of the weak, and an upholder of justice.
I'm not quiet sure that fits me..... But eh.
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Odin
Indeed, you are 71% erudite, 63% sensual, 75% martial, and 63% saturnine.
King of the Gods and leader of the Aesir family, Odin was all wise, all seeing, and almighty. He was the very personification of authority, skilled in battle, and swift in administering justice, but also prone to unpredictable bouts of extreme wrath.
Along with his wife Frigg (yes, that was her name), Odin ruled from his magnificent hall of "Valhalla" located within the realm of Asgard, home to the deities. Valhalla was also the afterlife destination of brave and valiant mortal heroes who had fallen in battle. These dead heroes were whisked away from the bloody battlefield by Odin's elite force of armour clad female warriors called the Valkyries, charging through the sky upon flying horses.
Valkyries were originally fierce spirits of slaughter who soared over the battlefields like birds of pray, though in later Norse myth, they were romanticized as Odin's Shield-Maidens, virgins with golden hair and snowy arms who served the chosen heroes everlasting mead and meat in the great hall of Valhalla. And isn’t that just any man's dream?
The Fifteen Gods
These are the 15 categories of this test. If you score above average in …
…all or none of the four variables: Dagda. … Erudite: Thoth. … Sensual: Frey. … Martial: Mars. … Saturnine: Mictlantecuhtli. … Erudite & Sensual: Amun. … Erudite & Martial: Odin. … Erudite & Saturnine: Anubis. … Sensual & Martial: Zeus. … Sensual & Saturnine: Cernunnos. … Martial & Saturnine: Loki. … Erudite, Sensual & Martial: Lug. … Erudite, Sensual & Saturnine: Coyote. … Erudite, Martial & Saturnine: Hades. … Sensual, Martial & Saturnine: Pan.
Boy does this boost my ego. *shifty eyes*
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Lug
Indeed, you are 79% erudite, 92% sensual, 79% martial, and 38% saturnine.
The God Lug certainly cut an impressive image. Lug was a mighty hero, often portrayed as a blond muscle-man, all decked out in magnificent armour complete with helmet and shield of gold.
As the story goes, Lug came to the glorious palace of The Dagda expecting to be welcomed as a full fledged member of the "God Fraternity" right there on the spot, no questions asked. But the palace guard did question him. In order to take a seat among the immortal Gods, one had to possess a skill not already covered by one of the deities. When the guard asked Lug to name his unique specialty, the mighty hero declared that he was particularly competent in the art of war. The guard shook his head. They already had a War God. Lug then called out several of his many expert abilities. Could they use a God of healing? Nope. A Water God? Nope. How about a God of magic? Of music? Commerce? Nope, nope, and nope. Finally reaching his wits end, Lug lashed out at the guard and demanded to be admitted since none of the Gods were masters of all skills like he was. This worked. Soon he became the greatest of all the Celtic Gods.
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Your result for The Mythological God Test ...
Frey
Indeed, you are 58% erudite, 67% sensual, 50% martial, and 63% saturnine.
Frey was, just like his twin sister Freya, a member of the Vanir family and thus a God of fertility and love. Along with Odin and Thor he was one of the most popular Norse Gods, and received many offerings. He was said to have control of the weather, both rain and sunshine, thus the fertility of the earth. Prayers were also offered to Frey for a good future, peace and prosperity.
Frey is described as being handsome, powerful, merciful and kind. Fitting considered he was - let’s be frank - the God of sex. His cult included songs and actions which shocked contemporary and later Christians, who condemned them as indecent, which they of course were not to the participants in the cult themselves.
Frey lived in Alfheim, "Elf-home", a name which indicates a possible connection between Vanir and Elves. His servant was the Goddess Beyla, who was all about bees and dairy. Not to far off, I think, as “Milk and Honey” and the things that Frey stands for are equally sweet.
Figures I would get this.
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I got Coyote...pretty cool actually.
Sneaky and underhanded :-D
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Hmm, I got Amun.
92% erudite, 83% sensual, 38% martial, and 42% saturnine
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LUG for some reason
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I got Thoth.67% erudite; 46% sensual; 50% martial; and 50% saturnine.
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I got Dagda too.
Indeed, you are 79% erudite, 92% sensual, 71% martial, and 96% saturnine.
thats in order:
1. dark (as in goth?)
2. sexual
3. into learning (erudite), which i confess i had to seek in dictionary and wiki :-D
Erudition is the depth, polish and breadth that is applied to education from further readings and understanding of literary works.
4. dangerous if mistreated xD
Ninja style *<:)
well, close enough xD
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I got Hades. Not very surprising is it.
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I got Hades. Not very surprising is it.
Not at all, Sir.
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Got Thoth.
this was fun :-D
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Coyote stats from the site are...pretty accurate for me actually. Kinda surprised, most tests like this are pretty lame.
Indeed, you are 71% erudite, 75% sensual, 58% martial, and 75% saturnine.