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Post by logicalfantasy on Dec 24, 2007 8:42:22 GMT
Hi, Just wanted to chat about the gorgon for a bit. I always thought the gorgon had a much more religious meaning than many thought, because think about it, the avarage gorgon myth was that it had the power of when someone looked at it, mthey turned to stone. This is quite like the judgement, as the gorgon being the one to punish the sinners, it compelled the sinners to look into it's eyes, and seeing their pure evil and darkness, would turn them to stone. A bit like the egyptian (Though I don't know egyptian myth very well) They had a rite where when a person died, they were judged, if they passed their spirit got to live it's life in heavon, if they failed a dog crocodile beast would chomp them up. this is simalar, if they passed, the gorgon would not compel them to look at it, if they failed, he would. Many ancient traditions and peoples had a hard worship for the gorgon, or fear or fascination of it, as they maid many artworks, pots and other basic things with the gorgon on it. But thats just my views, what are yours?
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Post by boz on Dec 24, 2007 14:46:49 GMT
not familiar with gorgons but will try to findout more may be awhile as im not as good as the others at reasearch
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Post by Lex on Dec 24, 2007 18:19:20 GMT
Im just off out so i will form a comprehensive reply to this when i get back in a few days.
The Gorgon is indeed a creature worth merit.
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Post by logicalfantasy on Dec 30, 2007 22:18:36 GMT
I decided to write a quick essay about the gorgon, I sent it to you Lex
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Post by Lex on Jan 2, 2008 16:35:19 GMT
Indeed you did my friend. Its very good. Im sorry i havent replied yet. I have been taking a much needed rest from DT. For better or worse i am now back and you will see me on the forums as much as before  |
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Post by boz on Jan 15, 2008 18:50:28 GMT
the gorgon in the voyage of the unjcorn was stunning not like the usual ugly ones
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Post by Lex on Jan 17, 2008 15:47:40 GMT
oh i havent seen it.
Sounds like it might be worth seeing it just to see what you saw
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Post by boz on Jan 17, 2008 17:23:40 GMT
ill lend you dvd
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Post by DiamondTear on Jan 17, 2008 17:56:14 GMT
Ooo I might have that to |
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Post by Lex on Jan 19, 2008 13:56:46 GMT
I would very much like to see it |
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Post by boz on Jan 19, 2008 22:44:02 GMT
dt dont want me to send mine so she must have a copy how about we all see logicals essay  |
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Post by Lex on Jan 21, 2008 23:07:02 GMT
You will as soon as i get more user entries. There will be a page dedicated to user submissions as soon as i have enough to make the page worthwhile.
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Post by boz on Jan 25, 2008 22:44:53 GMT
ok lex
medussa is she the only gorgon or are there more
sorry for being thick logical
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Post by logicalfantasy on Jan 28, 2008 11:32:35 GMT
It depends, she is never the only Gorgon. In the main myths of medusa, she is the younger of the 3 Gorgon sisters, she being of child of doom and death. But there are many other tales, where the Gorgon is a species, slightly like the Dragon may be, instead of being a single creature.
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Post by boz on Jan 28, 2008 20:47:27 GMT
thanks that makes it more interesting if more than one
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