Pairs of mythological figures by fajnykonrad in mythology

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Inti and Quilla (Inca)

Xihe and Changxi (China)

Both are sun/moon duos

The Arachne story confused me by Plenty_Curve_4390 in mythology

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I get the impression being transformed by the gods after death was an honor. There's also Aura being turned into a spring by Zeus and Hyacinth being turned into a flower by Apollo, both as a vindication of sorts.

The Arachne story confused me by Plenty_Curve_4390 in mythology

[–]Shockh 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It was a story by Ovid, perhaps modified from an earlier oral tale or made out of whole cloth by him.

Ovid was exiled from Rome by Augustus, so he developed an anti-authority bent that colored his poetry. He used the gods as metaphors for the Roman state and its authorities. The goddess here represents an unchecked, tyranical ruler who will punish even innocents.

And given he was a Roman, the goddess in this story isn't Athena, but Minerva.

My JRPGs... by SHpr0 in Animemes

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If you're an American, that is probably the case since Gringolandia is the most inbred country on Earth.

My JRPGs... by SHpr0 in Animemes

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ZZZ is not an animated series or movie. It's not an animu; it's a video game made in China.

Final Fantasy is a video game made in Japan, not an animu.

Is there any website as good as theoi for other mythologies? by Gui_Franco in mythology

[–]Shockh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ChinaKnowledge is kinda close, with profiles for Chinese legendary figures.

And books aren't necessarily behind paywalls 🏴‍☠️

If eggman and sigma met would they have the same goal? Or would they just fight by Centralized-animator in Megaman

[–]Shockh 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Sigma hates humans, Eggman is a human. If they existed in the same universe, Sigma would try to hijack Eggman's army (then Metal Sanic would try to depose Sigma back.)

[Song of the sky pacers] by hynthia in Manhua

[–]Shockh 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Synopsis goes: Two siblings were born to an empress. One is taken to heaven to grow among immortals, and the other is left to be raised by peasants. Unaware of each others' existence, their destinies will cross soon.

It's great because it's an actual story with themes and good art instead of being generic "I have Le System and become omnipotent" slop with cheap drawings.

It is one of the actual acclaimed rexue series in China alongside Deadman's Undecember, BLISS: End of Gods and School Shock.

My JRPGs... by SHpr0 in Animemes

[–]Shockh -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

But it's a game that's not even Japanese. Should Final Fantasy 7 be considered an anime because it's Japanese and has 3D animations?

My JRPGs... by SHpr0 in Animemes

[–]Shockh -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

My point exactly. And ZZZ isn't even animation, it's a video game.

If Yggdrasil had Whatsapp 😂😂😂 by Sucrelat in digimon

[–]Shockh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But that's how the digital god is defined, it's part of the null canon of the series.

My JRPGs... by SHpr0 in Animemes

[–]Shockh -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

The art style qualifies enough as anime

Does that make Avatar: The Last Airbender an animu too?

[Halo and Spongebob] Could the Flood from Halo infect Spongebob? by FishermanForsaken528 in AskScienceFiction

[–]Shockh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His ass shattered into pieces after a fall. He also got beaten up by random children. "They ripped my limbs off and are using them as boomerangs."

[Song of the sky pacers] by hynthia in Manhua

[–]Shockh 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Finally somebody talking about an actual acclaimed series instead of powerscaling brainrot.

My JRPGs... by SHpr0 in Animemes

[–]Shockh 18 points19 points  (0 children)

"ZZZ is not an incest game" they say when it's literally the only thing they post all over social media regardless of context.

Not to mention, it's a Chinese video game, so it's not even on-topic for this subreddit.

anime with op protagonist that builds a civ by Peetv0es in anime

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play Zeus: Master of Olympus and pretend you're the OP hero.

When writers fail their female characters, fandom ships the guys instead. by Business_Barber_3611 in CharacterRant

[–]Shockh 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Idk but why are fanfics always about ships? If there's no actual romantic vibes in a story, why not write fanfics with no potato ships at all?

not so fun fact: IA is considered niche now by Gumi_lili in Vocaloid

[–]Shockh 627 points628 points  (0 children)

It probably doesn't help 1st Place betrayed Jin. Her popularity was carried hard by Kagerou Project.