Otherworld

piece because I am going to need it back as soon as possible. In my description I am going to include many of the principles of design and elements of art such as: color, texture, line, rhythm, proportion and many more. The art piece is called, “Otherworld Husband” made by the Baule people in Cote…

As we move into the darkest months of the year, it seems appropriate to visit a a spectre as ancient as life itself - the death messenger or Banshee. Throughout history and across cultures there are stories and myths of beings that forewarn of human death. Just as the joy and desire to live is innate to most humans, so is the fear and dread of death. Seeing a ghost is not as alarming as the chilling knowledge that "as I am, so you shall be". Because mankind lives at the behest of the beautiful…

Celtic Gods and Goddesses Religion and mythology is an important part of every major culture around the world, as far back in history as imaginable. The Celts were no different. Before Christianity became commonplace, the Celtic people had their own myths, gods and goddesses, and religious rituals. A main source of Celtic legends were Christian monks who recorded them, giving further insight to how the Celts viewed life. Celtic gods and goddesses played an important role in the Celtic people’s…

Caw! "Caw," said the crow. The girl let go of the string. Her balloon soared into the sky. She bawled. Down came the black bird and pecked out her eyes. She fell. Her stolen eyes a birthday treat. # "High trolollie lollie lol, High trolollie lee, Happy day, old Carrion, Happy day to me. Caw, caw, caaaaw!" Chasm John Sebastian crept closer. The Chasm called to him, opening its arms. Emptiness greyed his cheeks. His face numbed. And his footing, once firm and sure,…

where they moved their herds and harvested the crops. It was the most celebrated holiday among the Celts. During Samhain, it was rumored to be the night where the dead came to life as ghosts and would interact with the living on their way to the otherworld (Santino). The Celts believed the ghosts had the ability to destroy their crops and would make it easier for the Druids, Celtic priests, to give a prediction about their futures. The predictions by the Druids were very important to the Celts…

another with water. As this second purification process is taking place, the participants also pray for both fertility and rain. Amidst this ritual, the shaman begins to chant and pray which consequently initiates the, “dangerous crossing into the Otherworld” () which has two gateways. The first, is known as the gateway of Clashing Clouds while the second is entitled the Opening of the Clouds. Although nothing actually happens with the clouds in real life, there are significant psychological…

Sir Orfeo struggles with connecting a dream world and reality, which is the faerie world and wilderness. It is evident that cultural norms are present in both the real and otherworld in Tolkien’s, Sir Orfeo. Gender roles, status within society and appearance all connect from one world to the other. Sir Orfeo’s wife being taken by the fairies caused more damage then the violence inflicted on her. Sir Orfeo lectures his wife when she returns with ripped clothes, bloody and bruised that she used…

Jill M. Hebert considers the duality of Morgan Le Fay in her book Morgan Le Fay, Shapeshifter. Hebert explains that the contradicting characterizations of Morgan stem from authorial manipulation; in each story that mentions Morgan, the author has slightly changed her character traits and personality to fit the author's vision of who she should be. Morgan is a complex legend and that is exactly why Hebert claims that to limit her as either a witch or a goddess would be undermining who she is. Her…

outline of pre-columbian art museum and research writing assignment Classic Period Mayan social organization was dependent on the expert authority of the ruler, as opposed to focal control of exchange in terms of trade and food distribution. This model of rulership was poorly structured to respond to changes, because the Mayan customs were limited by tradition to such activities as construction, ritual, and warfare.While a large number of Mayans passed on or if nothing else vanished amid the…

Druidism is a religion as old as time. Its members consist of people from all walks of life, and its practices are as diverse as the Druids themselves. They do not actively recruit new members but are happy to include any who show an interest in embracing the “…. spiritual journey of the individual’s soul, one that honours each unique vision and expression” (Orr, 1998, p. 13). Important questions to ask before committing to a life of Druidism is how the followers create order and meaning within…