Cynicism and Curiosities

Welcome to my cabinet of curiosities. You'll find the many things that catch my intrigue here. I'm in the process of organizing it all so bare with me.

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As the means by which the Qur’an, the holy scripture of Islam, was recorded, Arabic script not only became a means of communication, but also took on symbolic meaning. In these beautiful examples, the script is used as a form of writing and as a decorative element.

Penn Box (Qalamdan) with Inscription from “The Pen” Surah of the Qur’an, c. 18th century, probably made in Pakistan

Qur’an Holder, 19th century, India

Double Folio from a Qur’an, c. 1330–50, Turkey?

Illuminated Qur’an Manuscript, 18th century, calligraphy by Hafiz Moussa Djevahidtjzade

Illuminated Qur’an, late 18th–early 19th century, Turkey

A Folio from a Qur’an, c. 1400–1450, India

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Bringing back some pictures of one of my favorite books we have - just because.

See more pictures of this 1610 copy of Lustgartlein here.

xBX2079 G4 1610

-Lindsay M.

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Predella II (2015 - Graphite on paper) - Allison Sommers

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BOSS/YYPH/BY H./ RO/ Y’S - SOURCE

[laughsayscoyote]

I require this clothing

[acuriosityofmine]

Museum of natural history, Paris. Libary room.

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Abandoned Fishing Village Outside of Budapest is Perfectly Reflected on the Lake by Viktor Egyed

A few miles outside of Budapest lays a small abandoned fishing village composed of rustic huts, tall trees and an obscure atmosphere. When photographer Viktor Egyed discovered the sight, he came back a few years later to capture its mystery during a hazy fog.

The gloomy weather beautifully accentuates the landscape passage and its strangely and perfectly mirrored sight on its lake. The glasslike reflections are crystal clear representations of reality. The mysterious observation creates an alternate universe, one where time stands still. Egyed believes the place is an idyllic scene for those looking to escape the rush and stress of daily life.

[mugbearerscorner]

Some inspiration for West Marches scenery, eh, Adam? =)

[theartofanimation]

Ruidan Lv     -     http://xidanlight.com/gallery

[elizadbraunismyguru]

Wellington at some point. Probably.

Elandra: When have I done anything rash or irresponsible? Welly: I keep a list. It’s alphabetized.

[laughsayscoyote]

Seems appropriate for Books

[aleyma]

Breastplate of a Yukinoshita-Do armor with embossed design of a dragon, made in Japan in the 18th century (source).

[laughsayscoyote]

tagged by @moon-faced-owl

Rules: Tag followers that you would like to get to know better

name: Daniel

nickname: - Hat Dan

star sign: Scorpio, and a textbook case of one at that

gender: Male

height: 6′4″

favorite colours: Black, blue, green

time right now: 11:40 pm

average hours of sleep:  Usually none

last thing i googled: Savlar Chem Dogs

number of blankets: One, just one unless its colder than hellhiem out there

favorite fictional characters: Hmm Uncle Iroh, Beorn from LotR, Iggy from Horns, Stoic the Vast, Baymax, Abe Sapien, Rodger the Haemonculus, Bjorn last of the company of Russ, Nork Deddog, Col. Straken Iron Hand

favorite books: Iron Druid Chronicles, Burton and Swinburne chronicles, Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, Artemis Fowl, Redwall, Night Angel Trilogy, Light bringer Series, The Magicians Nephew 

favorite bands: Well top ones would be Turisas, Van Canto, Tyr, Eluviette, Five Iron Frenzy, Dropkick Murphy's, Bawdy Boys, Spellblast

what are you wearing right now?: Sweater, newsboy cap, black skinny jeans

when did you create your blog?: Summer 2012

current amount of followers: 52

what do you post about?: Don’t post much myself, most of what i reblogg is about my eclectic interests in natural philosophy, sciences, art, media, history etc.

do you have any other blogs?: Nah one is enough

when did your blog reach its peak? (when did you get more followers, have popular posts etc.): Its always been pretty lack luster, semi steady stream of people liking and re blogging though

who is your most active follower: I honestly wouldn't know

what made you decide to get a tumblr: Friend of mine during college

do you get asks on a daily basis: *Blows the dust off the ask box* Nope thats a resounding nope

why did you choose your url?: Well I always liked finding stories about trickster Archtypes in mythology and a book of mine has a bit of poetry that was centered on the phrase, Laugh Says Coyote. and I really liked it so I decided to use it.

@fantasticmelancholy @scribe4haxan @druidic  @virtuouslyenthusiastic

[ungoliantschilde]

some pen and ink drawings by Franklin Booth.

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[show-them-all]

Blue Jays are my favorite bird

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[alt-and-black]

27, Black, American. This is a picture of me doing tribal belly dance for Georgia Renaissance Festival last year.

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A - Available? B - Birthday? C - Crushing on? D - Drink you last had? E - Easiest person to talk to? F - Favourite song? G - Grade i hated? H - Hometown? I - Icecream flavour? J - Jellybean flavour? K - Killed someone? L- Longest friendship? M - Milkshake flavour? N - Number of siblings? O - One wish? P - Person who called me last? Q - Question your always asked? R - Reason to smile? S - Song i last sung? T - Time you woke up? U - Umbrella colour? V - Very best friend? W - Which celebrity i’d marry? X - X rays i had? Y - Your last time you cried? Z - Zodiac sign?

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go for it

[laughsayscoyote]

So while Im putting myself on the internet figured I’d post video of my latest hobby, FIRE SPINNING. This was the first time I did fire staff