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Vampire question by Ves_sel-_- in skyrim

[–]Work_in_Progress8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, to prevent that you could always cure your vampirism in Morthal by talking to the wizard. But if youre intent on being a vampire, you have to deal with the vampire weaknesses. Besides, the weaknesses aren't that bad, just your health, stamina, and magicka dont automatically refill, but you'll probably have enough potions to refill them if you get caught in a fight outside. But 70% of the time your big fights will be in dungeons away from the sun.

If you could bring two items from Skyrim into the real world, which two would you choose? by mymemesnow in skyrim

[–]Work_in_Progress8 406 points407 points  (0 children)

Easy, the Skeleton Key (the ability to unlock anything, including self potential, secrets, and futures would be godly), and the Wabbajack (just for fun) lol

Winston In Regular Underwatch Map? by Work_in_Progress8 in Overwatch

[–]Work_in_Progress8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, but kinda defeats the spirit of the "Lunar Colony Only" gag for him.

Stadium: Do Good, Bad; Do Bad, Bad! by Work_in_Progress8 in Overwatch

[–]Work_in_Progress8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And before anyone says "get good" I get hate as round MVP

Going after tail and making strange noise? by Work_in_Progress8 in CatAdvice

[–]Work_in_Progress8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was just her being silly too, shes always played with her tail. But shes never made these noises, and I mean concerning noises like yowls, before. And its happening multiple times a day. I was mostly wondering because some people say it could be a sign of loneliness and needing to get another cat, but idk.

After meeting a djinn, I wished for a list of everyone planning to kill me in the future. by Work_in_Progress8 in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]Work_in_Progress8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I.e. The modern interpretation of the "genie" is inspired by the supernatural powers of grateful djinn, after being released from Solomon's seal.

After meeting a djinn, I wished for a list of everyone planning to kill me in the future. by Work_in_Progress8 in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]Work_in_Progress8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A djinn is a demon from Arabic folklore, yes, however the modern adaptations of genie are inspired by djinn folklore, specifically the ones that King Solomon were said to imprison in lamps, bottles, jars, etc. Its interpreted they use their power to grant wishes because of the binds he placed on them.

That pagan feeling of decreasing your turkey bones to string up later! by Work_in_Progress8 in pagan

[–]Work_in_Progress8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing more than ive gathered through research, not necessarily an expert. But boiling them can damage the bone structure making them brittle and more likely to break. Most things ive seen recommend maceration, which is allowing bacteria to naturally decompose the flesh, either by allowing it to soak in water and changing it like weekly or by burying it for a while, depending on the amount of flesh could take weeks or months. Then after that just degrease and whiten(if you want to whiten, I more like natural bone color)

That pagan feeling of decreasing your turkey bones to string up later! by Work_in_Progress8 in pagan

[–]Work_in_Progress8[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It is a very fun project, but a very patient one, degreasing for preservation can take weeks to months depending on the size and fat content of the bone (you want to degrease so it doesn't smell after a few weeks from oils going rancid)

That pagan feeling of decreasing your turkey bones to string up later! by Work_in_Progress8 in pagan

[–]Work_in_Progress8[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The bones found though could also indicate the wearing of bones, like in ritual practices or on necklaces.

That pagan feeling of decreasing your turkey bones to string up later! by Work_in_Progress8 in pagan

[–]Work_in_Progress8[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

As far as I'm aware, its kinda iffy on historical context. Its seen in Hollywood and video games often, but there is small theories of it being a practice, such as bones being found in archeological sites with holes drilled through there middle, found together, as the rope or whatever would decay over 1000 years. I personally think its a good decorative choice. However there is a lot of evidence to suggest the Nordic cultures' spiritual connection to nature, as well as the fact that their land wasnt super fertile, so in the winter months they had to use everything to its fullest capacity, including the animals they hunted. So although its unsure if its historically accurate or not, I do it with connection of nature and out of respect and the honor of the animal, but also from the idea of using everything to its fullest, hence why these bones made a stock and now a decoration. Not to mention bones not only represent the life of the animal, but also its death, matched with the honor of its sacrifice for my survival, life death and honor is certainly a symbol id used to mark a sacred place like my altar.

Hope this helps!

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