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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!
Apparently it’s a black Shuck, I cut and pasted Wikipedia on this photo.
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WTH??? I have never heard of this, so I googled it and found out. And I AM FROM EAST ANGLIA!! 😱🤣 This is from Wikipedia: Artist's impression of the Black Shuck. Commonly described features include large red eyes, bared teeth and shaggy black fur. In English folklore, Black Shuck, Old Shuck, Old Shock or simply Shuck is the name given to a ghostly black dog which is said to roam the coastline and countryside of East Anglia, one of many such black dogs recorded in folklore across the British Isles. Accounts of Black Shuck form part of the folklore of Norfolk, Suffolk, the Cambridgeshire Fens and Essex, and descriptions of the creature's appearance and nature vary considerably; it is sometimes recorded as an omen of death, but, in other instances, is described as companionable.
The grim was a mythological figure far before Harry Potter. The stories say that the first one to be buried in a cemetery would be stuck there forever, guiding the new souls to the underworld. Since no one wanted that for their loved ones, they instead killed and buried a black dog to guide the new souls to their death place. If you saw a black dog, that was generally a bad omen, much like seeing a black cat in America. It said that you were about to die soon
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Reminds me of Haggrid's dog. Sorry If I spelled his name wrong potter fans
Hagrid's dog was supposed to be a great Dane (boar hound being another name for the breed) but the directors decided to use a neopolitan mastiff instead
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The black dog is a supernatural, spectral or demonic entity originating from English folklore that has also been seen throughout Europe and the Americas. It is usually unnaturally large with glowing red or yellow eyes, is often connected with the Devil, and is sometimes an omen of death.
They're called Grimm or Church Grimm, they're guardians of the dead and omens of death
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
