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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.
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,
Chaotic neutral squirrel. In norse mythology it runs up and down the branches of Yggdrasil to deliver messages. It is considered a symbol of mischief and chaos, similar to Loki.
H͜͡e͜͡ i͜͡s͜͡ g͜͡o͜͡o͜͡d͜͡ a͜͡t͜͡ i͜͡n͜͡s͜͡u͜͡l͜͡t͜͡s͜͡. T͜͡h͜͡e͜͡y͜͡'r͜͡e͜͡ h͜͡i͜͡s͜͡ w͜͡h͜͡o͜͡l͜͡e͜͡ t͜͡h͜͡i͜͡n͜͡g͜͡
They, I think. She in the Unbeatable Squirrel girl comics.
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This little guy may have a cute smile, but his whole life is dedicated to ending existence through nasty gossip!
He’s not that nice as his sounds drive you insane and he delivers insults from the eagle at the top of the world tree to the dragon at the bottom
In Norse mythology, Ratatoskr (Old Norse, generally considered to mean "drill-tooth"[1] or "bore-tooth"[2]) is a squirrel who runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil to carry messages between the eagles perched atop Yggdrasil, and the serpent Níðhöggr, who dwells beneath one of the three roots of the tree. Ratatoskr is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson.
Such a cute illustration! Too bad the squirrel is the father of all Karens...
according to my daughter I am one of those karens lol
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Isn't ratatoskr way more beast-like? As a fan of mythology, I was just wondering.
Um I think I read a marvel squirrel girl comic where Ratatoskr was evil
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
