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Artist Illustrated Magical Animals From Japanese, Hindu, Norse And Other Myths (20 Pics)
Interview With Artist
If you're also not a Monday person, we believe we can help you get your mind off all the troubles and gloominess with a bit of magic and mysticism! Let us introduce you to Erinye, a talented artist that draws colorful images depicting mythological creatures and more!
Erinye, inspired by ancient cultures, has created a series of illustrations he called "Mytho doggos" and "Mytho mice" in which he portrayed mythological dogs, mice, and even a beaver and a squirrel from around the world. So, get yourself acquainted with these magical animals from Japanese, Hindu, Norse, Chinese, and other myths. Don't forget to upvote your favorite ones and share your thoughts in the comments!
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As Erinye shared on his Instagram, he posts a lot about mythology, DnD and chickens. However, this article is focused on the mythological part, which we think is the most fascinating one.
Mythology has always appeared in modern works of art in a slightly different form while keeping a recognizable base. A lot of artists use it as a source of inspiration because, to put it simply, it's like an old jacket, you can always rediscover something new in its pockets.
I mean, not technically. He supposedly just looks like a normal wolf laying in a feild of flowers. *GIANT normal wolf
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Fenrir, also called Fenrisúlfr, monstrous wolf of Norse mythology. He was the son of the demoniac god Loki and a giantess, Angerboda. Fearing Fenrir’s strength and knowing that only evil could be expected of him, the gods bound him with a magical chain made of the sound of a cat’s footsteps, the beard of a woman, the breath of fish, and other occult elements. When the chain was placed upon him, Fenrir bit off the hand of the god Tyr. He was gagged with a sword and was destined to lie bound to a rock until the Ragnarök (Doomsday), when he will break his bonds and fall upon the gods. According to one version of the myth, Fenrir will devour the sun, and in the Ragnarök he will fight against the chief god Odin and swallow him. Odin’s son Vidar will avenge his father, stabbing the wolf to the heart according to one account and tearing his jaws asunder according to another. Fenrir figures prominently in Norwegian and Icelandic poetry of the 10th and 11th centuries.
h̆̈ĕ̈ ĭ̈s̆̈ c̆̈ŭ̈t̆̈ĕ̈ ă̈s̆̈ ă̈ p̆̈ŭ̈p̆̈p̆̈y̆̈ ĭ̈n̆̈ t̆̈h̆̈ĕ̈ m̆̈y̆̈t̆̈h̆̈s̆̈
It’s supposed to be called Fenris but I think it’s a different spelling
It depends on if its the Norse or English pronunciation. Fenrisúlfr is Old Norse.
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Erinye told us that he started off with dogs because it was the year of the dog, and he planned to do one each year according to the zodiac, but the artist admitted that he got tired right away after mice. Luckily, we get to see what ancient dogs and mice look like in the eyes of Erinye!
In lore, the white one warns you of danger, if he walks with you, be on high alert. If it stops, go back. The black one is a sign the coast is clear, if he walks with you it is to ease you. If he stops, continue your journey safely. There are many stories of these 2 during our civil war in El Salvador.
The artist shared with us that in the future, he's planning to draw a mythological cat and chicken series and that'll probably be it. So, if you're curious to see those creatures, make sure to follow Erinye's Instagram page!
What are your thoughts on these mythological animals? Have you imagined them to be similar or do you have a completely different picture of these creatures? Let us know!
Mooshika Vahana Modaka Hastha Sloka Meaning: 1: (Salutations to Sri Vighna Vinayaka) Whose Vehicle is the Mouse and Who has the Modaka in His Hand,
Beautiful artwork. I'm definitely going to have to come back here and research all of these.
I was expecting the Luizon, Latinamerican version of the werewolf, lol.
So talented! I love these and I'm jealous of how awesome these are! <3
Beautiful artwork. I'm definitely going to have to come back here and research all of these.
I was expecting the Luizon, Latinamerican version of the werewolf, lol.
So talented! I love these and I'm jealous of how awesome these are! <3
