Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Gods of the World: The Triad

The Triad, otherwise known as the Larmes or the Reapers, are deities that reign over the birth and death of all things, from their inception to their eventful demise as they fulfill the cycle of their lives. They are often worshipped in rural communities, so that they may bless their crops, the wellness of newborns and a comfortable departure for those who have not much longer to live. 

In most regions, the Triad are represented by three female figures intertwined, sometimes holding hands, as if dancing, sometimes with their backs to each other. In some remote territories, the Triad are known for being depicted by three male figures displaying heavy bellies and plump faces, though more often than not it is possible to find busts and medallions where they wear a piece of cloth over their eyes.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Myths of the World: Craucoa

An immense being, sometimes mistook for an island in the sea or a mountain on the land, waiting and dreaming their unfathomable dreams until they wake up. Craucoa's awakenings are said to happen once every five hundred years or so, usually related to tales of earthquakes, tidal waves and volcanic eruptions. Despite certain legends, the destruction that follows the rise of Craucoa has nothing to do with their ill temper or inherent evil; according to at least one account from a small girl that lived a long time ago, Craucoas are never angry, only very much dissatisfied with the reality outside of their deep slumber. Once the earth shattering events subside, it is said that they become much smaller, fitting perhaps inside one's closed fist. How come do they happen to grow to such colossal sizes remains to be seen.