#aeternae

[wormconsumer]

Hello! I am begging for help if anyone knows anything about this topic - I have seen a lot of sources on the web describe legendary beasts that were supposedly encountered by Alexander the Great in India, called Aeternae. I can find no actual ancient source for this information. The oldest I could find was "The history of four-footed beasts and serpents" by Edward Topsell, a book about animals from 1658, which doesn't even use the term Aeternae, and just says that Alexander the Great encountered antelopes in India. A couple other books from 2000 and 2005 (mentioned on the [very short] Wikipedia article for Aeternae) are the earliest sources I could find using the term. Every other source seems to be just listicle AI clickbait type things. Does anyone know where this comes from, or if there are any sources even remotely closer to the time period describing this? Thank you!!

Edit: I found a few older sources. The oldest mention I found of the name "Aeternae" is from the 1972 book "A dictionary of fabulous beasts" by Anne Riches and Richard Barber, which cites "Traditions teratologiques" by Jules Berger de Xivrey, a 1836 book which is, unfortunately, written in French, which I do not speak. I was able to gleam that Xivrey further cites "Speculum historiale", a 1494 speculative history by French friar Vincent de Beauvais, about Alexander's travels in India. If anyone out there can read French, I would greatly appreciate help in looking through these books.

[carnivorousalicearts]

Kind of Chronological Order of the Appearances and joinings to the Borealis cast. (People from that Nidus world)

From Aurora -> Rhea -> Derek -> Phillipa -> Tarqai -> Liahann -> Hyde -> Wrenward -> Zenith -> G1sel.

Wrenward is a new addition, a replacement. I will talk about them sometime.

Right now, each of these pages have two images, that correspond to the cast interacting together to show some kind of relationships with one another in the upper pictures, and an important event and/or trauma in their past on the lower pictures. As they are in order, characters are added up one by one as the pages progress, up until two characters appear simultaneously twice, leaving things ambiguous. Seems like only Hyde and Liahann seem to have less hurtful memories to deal with at that present point of time.

(I definitely need to ponder how to draw my silly sweet treats and drinks in the future, but they do their job well enough. I've located many weaknesses in my process during the drawing of these in the past monts. Another thing of concern too, is that I need to focus more attention toward the fantastical elements of Nidus outside of the demons, as that has been neglected for some time. Stranger locales and possibilities. Outside of that, I am elated that these were completed, imperfections and all. It is always most important to complete things to whichever degree is comfortable and enjoy the fruits of one's labour. That's how one maintains love for their craft in my case, though honestly I might also have the advantage of being obsessed with this shit, so any progress feels intoxicating at times.)

Haven't posted in so long, it feels a little comfortable to know these inactivity days happen. I haven't gotten much better mentally, but I do still draw; the issue is just that very little has been finished. And now I am just "megaposting" these all without pacing them out, pfft! But there is a tiny chance that maybe I'll get back to uploading some more from now on. Though there are some smaller things that I could post...? Now? I am exhausted. I will ramble another day.

[imperium-romanum]

Eight Legendary Creatures from Greek Mythology That You Might Not Know About

Ancient Greek mythology is filled with heroes, gods, and epic adventures. The stories told in the myths are interesting and engaging enough that most of us will be familiar with at least a few, and many of their heroes and creatures are a part of popular culture even now.

Ancient Greek mythology is filled with heroes, gods, and epic adventures. The stories told in the myths are interesting and engaging enough that most of us will be familiar with at least a few, and many of their heroes and creatures are a part of popular culture even now.

It is astounding how many of the mythological creatures we are familiar with today are rooted in Greek mythology with the phoenix, sirens, dragons, griffins, cyclopes, centaurs, sphinxes, giants, werewolves, unicorns, vampires, and even zombies making appearances in the Greek myths alongside well-known named figures such as Medusa, Pegasus, and the Minotaur. The list is seemingly endless.

Perhaps the huge number of mythical creatures recounted is down to the fantastic extant literary resources for Greek mythology such as the Odyssey and the Iliad, as well as a wealth of archaeological evidence such as the scenes from mythology presented on both red and black Greek figure pottery.

Whatever the reason, the fact remains – there are a staggering number of bizarre creatures detailed in Greek mythology and not all of them are as well known today as some of their counterparts.

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[carnivorousalicearts]

If by ANY chance the Demon Lille Obsidian would meet Aslira, their curiosity would win too hard, the want to examine another curious being with a crystalline structure embedded on them.

Aslira would NOT take that too well, as they really like their personal space, being left untouched by strangers.

A drawing for fun. c:

[carnivorousalicearts]

Ooka and Sawa Sarua. Part of a Borealis side character timeline, characters from a part of the story after events I call the Fall of Palorgon Enterprise.

Aurora meets many people during that time, including Rhea, although a lasting long distance friendship happens with a giant woman known as Ooka, and her partner of more regular human stature Sawa, who are to be wed at a later point in time.

This picture is a representation of that later point in time. They live in a turmoiling country called Dehl, in the capital known as Kappen Dehl. In a little house with a little yard, managing life with trauma inflicted upon them by the now gone Enterprise, finding strength in each other and whoever else survived the predicament of blatant slavery.

Had an itch to draw them. Something nice and bright. There are so many characters that would need at a picture representing them, and I have not drawn Sawa in an especially long time. Also Ooka... Ooka. What a curious situation she has ended up in. They love and adore each other very much, though the other is not aware of what Ooka truly is.

[carnivorousalicearts]

Alyscania's Remorse. An Archdemon too is allowed to openly weep, grieve, even bask in their own fury. Life comes with regrets, although these tears might be a part of a fast approaching breaking point. This breaking point is around the Borealis timeline, though far removed the main casts perception. Fun fact: Archdemon Alyscania actually is a demon who has/had not died a single time during the entirety of Aeternae existence (around 20 000 years during Borealis). Up until a certain point, maybe I'll ramble about that some other time. What her remorse is all about.

I really, really wanted to draw her for a change. I'm trying to figure out a balance for myself when it comes to hatching more casual pieces, versus things I head super deep into drawing. To have some control over myself, when am I overworking and when to use restraint. Though, I do admit this one too is a little incomplete, but it looks nice and balanced so I am not bothered!

Tears can be difficult to draw...

[carnivorousalicearts]

Demon father Hebi and daughter Suiren, having a good time. Two birds together, a harpy and a griffin. They might be visiting leisurely a colony made by Nidusians during the Space Age AU, MCS-IL-0 (people tend to call it just Moss-Station). A star within the Red Barrier. A terraforming project of the peoples.

A very happy drawing. Hebi's and Suiren's relationship as family is one of pure joy.

[carnivorousalicearts]

What if "Ruska but lost in FF14?"

Oh no! Looks like someone's a little lost? A piece of a demon, arriving upon a crystallized land. How would someone devoid of aether fare on a star like that?

Its a silly but common concept. And instead of being a re-fitted character like before, like that Greyl-variant, it is an actual original piece of Ruska Tjarobullheim FROM Nidus. Due to some kind of strange incident, a little part of her is suddenly thrust upon the soil of Eorzea. Mor Dhona, to be specific. Even tried to make Revenant's Toll as a skyline, although maybe not yet successfully in the recognizability department. Good practice though. Really fucking intense on my nerves though, was nervous drawing that one.

Ruska picks up a bow (but if need be she also has her fists), learns to imitate a lalafell, founds herself a confidant in a fungus... that thingy seems to be following her around without a fail... I wish I had confidence and ourage to do silly rp's with her misadventures. At least I have this drawing!